Changes in community clinicians’ attitudes and competence following a transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training

Background: Although the literature suggests that attitudes toward evidence-based practices (EBPs) are associated with provider use of EBPs, less is known about the association between attitudes and how competently EBPs are delivered. This study examined how initial attitudes and competence relate t...

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Published in:Implementation research and practice 2021-01, Vol.2
Main Authors: Creed, Torrey A, Crane, Margaret E, Calloway, Amber, Olino, Thomas M, Kendall, Philip C, Wiltsey Stirman, Shannon
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Language:English
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Summary:Background: Although the literature suggests that attitudes toward evidence-based practices (EBPs) are associated with provider use of EBPs, less is known about the association between attitudes and how competently EBPs are delivered. This study examined how initial attitudes and competence relate to improvements in attitudes and competence following EBP training. Methods: Community clinicians (N = 891) received intensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy skills followed by 6 months of consultation. Clinician attitudes were assessed using the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale, and competence was assessed using the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale. Data were analyzed by fitting three latent change score models to examine the relationship between changes in attitudes and competence across the training and within its two phases (workshop phase, consultation phase). Results: Latent change models identified significant improvement in attitudes (Mslatent change ⩾ 1.07, SEs ⩽ 0.19, zs ⩾ 6.85, ps 
ISSN:2633-4895
2633-4895
DOI:10.1177/26334895211030220