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Implementation of Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments to Address Depressive Disorders: A Systematic Review
Rosa Lorente-Català1, Amanda Díaz-García2, Irene Jaén3
1Department of Clinical and Basic Psychology and Biopsychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University Jaume I, 12071 Castellon, Spain.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|September 13, 2025
Summary
Implementation Research (IR) helps integrate evidence-based psychological practices (EBPPs) for depression treatment. This review summarizes IR studies, highlighting the need for standardized designs and hybrid studies to bridge research and practice gaps.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Implementation Science
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Depression treatment access is limited, leading to significant impairments and costs.
- Evidence-based psychological practices (EBPPs) are underutilized in clinical settings.
- Implementation Research (IR) emerged to address the gap between research and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review implementation studies of EBPPs for depression.
- To assess the current state of IR in implementing psychological treatments for depression.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
- Searched databases: PubMed, Embase, APA PsycInfo, Cochrane Central, Scopus, Web of Science.
- Included 31 studies after screening 8797 initial records.
Main Results:
- Identified 31 relevant implementation studies.
- Found a need for standardized nomenclature in IR study designs.
- Highlighted the potential of hybrid efficacy-implementation studies.
Conclusions:
- IR offers valuable insights into implementing EBPPs for depression.
- Standardized designs and hybrid studies are crucial for bridging the research-practice gap.
- IR shows a positive outlook for strengthening clinical psychology and intervention implementation.
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