Provider Training and Implementation Experiences Following Engagement with a Web-Based Training for TF-CBT

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Online Education
• Mental Health Training

Background:

• Web-courses can enhance provider knowledge and self-efficacy in delivering evidence-based treatments (EBTs) like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT).
• Limited research exists on provider engagement and completion of EBT training web-courses.
• Understanding factors influencing training completion and subsequent EBT use is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine engagement, training, and implementation of TF-CBT among providers using the TFCBTWeb2.0 web-course.
• To determine if web-course completion status impacts TF-CBT training and clinical use.

Main Methods:

• 1029 participants who registered for TFCBTWeb2.0 completed questionnaires on TF-CBT training experiences and clinical use.
• Data on reasons for starting/stopping the web-course and clinical practice implementation were collected.
• Chi-square tests analyzed differences in professional characteristics, motivations, training engagement, and TF-CBT use across completion groups (Completers, Non-Completers, Invalid Completers).

Main Results:

• Participants were similar in professional characteristics across completion groups.
• Significant differences emerged in motivations for starting the web-course; completers were more likely motivated by prior TF-CBT workshops or courses.
• Over 70% received no TF-CBT training beyond the web-course, yet 26.04% reported using TF-CBT with patients.

Conclusions:

• Web-courses provide accessible training opportunities for EBTs like TF-CBT.
• Further efforts are needed to promote in-person training and consultation alongside online modules.
• Web-courses show potential for increasing learner engagement and encouraging further provider training in EBTs.