TIPs evaluation project retrospective study: wave 1 and 2

The retrospective study is the first study of the treatment improvement protocols (TIPs) evaluation project sponsored by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). This study employs a two-wave cross-sectional survey that measured substance abuse (SA) treatment professionals' knowledge (i...

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Published in:Evaluation and program planning 2003-02, Vol.26 (1), p.57-67
Main Authors: Hubbard, Susan M, Mulvey, Kevin P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Best practice guidelines
Counselors
Diffusion of Innovations Research
Diffusion of innovations theory
Diffusion theory
Evaluation
Information Dissemination
Knowledge Level
Mixed mode survey design
Outcomes of Treatment
Protocols
Psychologists
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse treatment
Substance abuse treatment providers
Survey research
Total design method
Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs)
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Summary:The retrospective study is the first study of the treatment improvement protocols (TIPs) evaluation project sponsored by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). This study employs a two-wave cross-sectional survey that measured substance abuse (SA) treatment professionals' knowledge (i.e. awareness), attitudes, and practices regarding the TIP series and the 28 specific TIPs, which were disseminated at study implementation. Diffusion theory ( Rogers, 1995) is used as the conceptual framework for the study. Results indicate that almost half of all treatment professionals are aware of TIPs, that attitudes towards TIPs are positive, yet treatment professionals report difficulty in using TIPs in practice. Results are used to make recommendations to improve the development and dissemination of TIPs.
ISSN:0149-7189
DOI:10.1016/S0149-7189(02)00088-5