Abstract
Progress in implementing evidence-based behavioral practices has been slow. A qualitative study was performed to characterize the major facilitators and barriers to evidence-based practice (EBP) perceived by behavioral professionals. Members of professional e-mail listservs were queried and 84 barriers and 48 facilitators were nominated by 37 respondents. Thematic analysis revealed seven themes to describe both barriers and facilitators: (a) training, (b) attitudes, (c) consumer demand, (d) logistical considerations, (e) institutional support, (f) policy, and (g) evidence. Most frequently cited barriers included negative attitudes about EBP and lack of
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 695-705 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Psychology |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2007 |
Keywords
- evidence-based practice
- diffusion of innovations
- evidence
- implementation
- research to practice
- EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE
- CLINICAL-PRACTICE
- INTERVENTIONS
- INNOVATIONS
- DIFFUSION
- COST
- CARE
- IMPROVEMENT
- GUIDELINES
- OUTCOMES