Adaptation happens: a qualitative case study of implementation of The Incredible Years evidence‐based parent training programme in a residential substance abuse treatment programme
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Purpose – Evidence‐based practices (EBPs) are increasingly being implemented in real‐world settings. While intervention effectiveness is dependent on fidelity, interventions are often adapted to service settings according to the needs of stakeholders at multiple levels. This study aims to examine the naturalistic implementation of The Incredible Years (IY) parenting programme in a residential substance abuse treatment programme for pregnant and parenting women.
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Providers of psychosocial interventions frequently modify interventions for a variety of reasons, including perceived client preferences, providers' preferences or self-efficacy, and efforts to maintain a good therapeutic alliance.
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- Authors
- Aarons, G. A., Miller, E. A., Green, A. E., Perrott, J. A., & Bradway, R.
- Affiliations
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Mental Health Systems (US)
- Venue
- Journal of Children's Services
- Publisher
- Emerald
- Published
- 2012-11-30
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 233-245
- ISSN
- 1746-6660 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2007678286
- Cited by
- 51
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- 29
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- FWCI
- 6.82
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Children s Services (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Policy Implementation Science
- Social Sciences › Safety Research › Child Welfare and Adoption
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Keywords
- parent training programmes, evidence-based practice implementation, implementation fidelity, intervention adaptation, residential addiction treatment, pregnant women, parenting women, child behavior problems
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