Training Therapists in Evidence-Based Practice: A Critical Review of Studies From a Systems-Contextual Perspective

[Clin Psychol Sci Prac 17: 1–30, 2010] Evidence‐based practice (EBP), a preferred psychological treatment approach, requires training of community providers. The systems‐contextual (SC) perspective, a model for dissemination and implementation efforts, underscores the importance of the therapist, cl...

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Published in:Clinical psychology (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2010-03, Vol.17 (1), p.1-30
Main Authors: Beidas, Rinad S., Kendall, Philip C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
dissemination and implementation
Evidence Based Practice
Human
Psychotherapists
Psychotherapy Training
Systems Theory
systems-contextual perspective
therapist training
Therapists
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Summary:[Clin Psychol Sci Prac 17: 1–30, 2010] Evidence‐based practice (EBP), a preferred psychological treatment approach, requires training of community providers. The systems‐contextual (SC) perspective, a model for dissemination and implementation efforts, underscores the importance of the therapist, client, and organizational variables that influence training and consequent therapist uptake and adoption of EBP. This review critiques the extant research on training in EBP from an SC perspective. Findings suggest that therapist knowledge improves and attitudinal change occurs following training. However, change in therapist behaviors (e.g., adherence, competence, and skill) and client outcomes only occurs when training interventions address each level of the SC model and include active learning. Limitations as well as areas for future research are discussed.
ISSN:0969-5893
1468-2850
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2850.2009.01187.x