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. 2022;57(11):1688-1697.
doi: 10.1080/10826084.2022.2107675. Epub 2022 Aug 13.

Visitors' Assessment and Utilization of Evidence-Based Program Resources (EBPR) Websites

Miranda J Lee-Easton  1 , Stephen Magura  1 , Ruqayyah N Abu-Obaid  1 , John Landsverk  2 , Whitney DeCamp  3 , Jennifer Rolls-Reutz  4 , Kristin Moore  5 , Regina Firpo-Triplett  6 , Pamela R Buckley  7 , Ellyson R Stout  8 , Daniel F Perkins  9
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Visitors' Assessment and Utilization of Evidence-Based Program Resources (EBPR) Websites

Miranda J Lee-Easton et al. Subst Use Misuse. 2022.

Abstract

Background: Evidence-based program resources (EBPR) websites for behavioral health are a potentially useful tool to assist decision-makers and practitioners in deciding which behavioral health interventions to implement. EBPR websites apply rigorous research standards to assess the effectiveness of behavioral healthcare programs, models, and clinical practices. Method: Visitors to a convenience sample of six EBPR websites (N=369, excluding students) were recruited for telephone interviews primarily by means of a pop-up invitation on the sites. Results: The visitors view the EBPR sites as important sources of information to support the identification and adoption of evidence-based programs/practices (EBPs) in behavioral healthcare, which aligns with the primary mission of EBPRs. For repeat visitors, there was some indication that the information obtained helped effect certain changes in their agencies' programs and policies. However, increased or improved guidance on EBP implementation was also requested. Conclusion: EBPR websites should be better publicized to the behavioral healthcare field.

Keywords: Evidence-based programs; behavioral health; best practices; evidence-based program registers; program effectiveness; program evaluation.

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