Open AccessTraining Therapists in Evidence‐Based Practice: A Critical Review of Studies From a Systems‐Contextual Perspective
Author(s) -
Beidas Rinad S.,
Kendall Philip C.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
clinical psychology: science and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.285
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1468-2850
pISSN - 0969-5893
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-2850.2009.01187.x
Subject(s) - extant taxon , perspective (graphical) , competence (human resources) , psychological intervention , psychology , psychotherapist , evidence based practice , medical education , applied psychology , medicine , social psychology , alternative medicine , pathology , artificial intelligence , evolutionary biology , psychiatry , computer science , biology
[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.