Back to Annual Meeting Page		American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition December 10-14, 2005 Philadelphia, PA

Abstract #120518

Richard H. Beinecke, DPA, ACSW, Department of Public Management, Suffolk University Department of Public Management, 8 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108, 617-573-8062, rickdeb61@aol.com

Implementing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is now becoming a priority at many levels on the U.S. mental health system: states, MCOs, and most importantly clinicians. While an increasing body of research is defining what are qualified EBPs, less is understood about the barriers to implementing it and strategies to facilitate care in an evidence-informed way. This session brings together national leaders who have looked at and written about translating research into practice. Handouts will include detailed references and web sites for more information and networking.

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize challenges and barriers to implementing mental health EBPs.
• Describe and discuss strategies for facilitating the implementation of EBPs.
• Demonstrate models of successful implementation.
• Provide resources (references, tools, web sites) for additional information.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

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