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Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to explore mutual-help group implementation

Noel Vest1, Erin Major2, Meredith B Brooks3

  • 1Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA. vest@bu.edu.

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Mutual-help groups (MHGs) support emerging adults in addiction recovery. Collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) face inconsistent MHG implementation due to barriers like limited resources and inclusivity concerns, requiring strategic integration for better accessibility and sustainability.

Keywords:
Addiction recoveryCollegiate recovery programsConsolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR)Higher educationImplementation scienceMutual-help groups

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction recovery research
  • Implementation science
  • Higher education policy

Background:

  • Mutual-help groups (MHGs) are vital for emerging adults in addiction recovery.
  • Collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) can support MHG implementation but face inconsistent adoption.
  • Understanding barriers and facilitators is crucial for effective MHG integration in CRPs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore barriers and facilitators to planning and implementing MHGs within CRPs.
  • To identify strategies for enhancing MHG adoption and sustainability in higher education settings.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with 18 CRP program directors and college administrators.
  • Utilized the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research 2.0 (CFIR).
  • Thematic analysis using an iterative coding approach.

Main Results:

  • Four themes emerged: leadership, institutional positioning, sustainability, and inclusivity.
  • Facilitators included leadership advocacy, lived experience, and campus integration.
  • Barriers involved staffing, funding instability, and concerns about traditional 12-Step model inclusivity.

Conclusions:

  • Diversify MHG offerings and integrate CRPs into university financial structures.
  • Strengthen external partnerships and foster inclusive recovery environments.
  • Addressing identified barriers can improve MHG accessibility and sustainability for students in recovery.