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Visitors’ Assessment and Utilization of Evidence-based Program Resources (EBPR) Websites
Substance Use and Misuse (2022)
  • Miranda J Lee-Easton, Western Michigan University
  • Stephen Magura, Western Michigan University
  • Ruqayyah N Abu-Obaid, Western Michigan University
  • John Landsverk, Oregon Social Learning Center
  • Whitney DeCamp, Western Michigan University
  • Jennifer Rolls-Reutz
  • Kristin Moore
  • Regina Firpo-Triplett
  • Pamela R Buckley
  • Ellyson R Stout
  • Daniel F Perkins
Abstract
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. 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.  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.  EBPR websites should be better publicized to the behavioral healthcare field.
Publication Date
2022
Citation Information
Miranda J Lee-Easton, Stephen Magura, Ruqayyah N Abu-Obaid, John Landsverk, et al.. "Visitors’ Assessment and Utilization of Evidence-based Program Resources (EBPR) Websites" Substance Use and Misuse (2022)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/Whitney-DeCamp/59/