Statewide dissemination of an evidence-based practice using Breakthrough Series Collaboratives

The emerging field of implementation science has begun to inform the increasing efforts to disseminate evidence-based practices. The Breakthrough Series Collaborative (BSC) model was used to disseminate trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) across Connecticut over three years. Partici...

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Published in:Children and youth services review 2015-08, Vol.55, p.201-209
Main Authors: Lang, Jason M., Franks, Robert P., Epstein, Carrie, Stover, Carla, Oliver, Jason A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dissemination
Evidence-based treatment
Implementation
Learning collaborative
TF-CBT
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Summary:The emerging field of implementation science has begun to inform the increasing efforts to disseminate evidence-based practices. The Breakthrough Series Collaborative (BSC) model was used to disseminate trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) across Connecticut over three years. Participants were 179 outpatient clinical staff across 16 community-based agencies that implemented TF-CBT. A total of 588 children and families received TF-CBT. Children completing treatment showed significant reductions in PTSD and depression symptoms. Quantitative and qualitative data about the BSC model are presented. The BSC is a promising approach for dissemination of evidence-based practices, and recommendations for additional research on BSCs and sustainment of evidence-based practices are made. •Breakthrough Series Collaboratives (BSCs) are promising for disseminating evidence-based practices (EBPs).•Community-based providers view BSCs favorably as a model for learning an EBP.•BSCs can result in significant improvements in outcomes for children and good fidelity.•Comparison of BSCs with other dissemination strategies is needed.
ISSN:0190-7409
1873-7765
DOI:10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.06.005