Biomedical subjects

Christina Rausch

Publications and source records attributed to Christina Rausch.

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PubMed2006

Consumer and family views on evidence-based practices and adult mental health services.

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an important construct in mental health services. Though much has been written about them, there is little in the literature that fully explores consumers' and family members' views regarding EBPs. Using a focus group methodology, this study asked the question "What are consumers' and family member's views of EBPs within the larger context of their mental health service needs and their experiences with the mental health service system?" Results indicate that consumers and families have limited knowledge of EBPs, are generally supportive of EBPs, but have questions and concerns that are grounded in systemic and contextual considerations.

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PubMed2006

Lessons learned in implementing evidence-based practices: implications for psychiatric administrators.

Factors related to the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) are discussed. Extensive effort is required to successfully implement and sustain EBPs that improve clinical outcomes. There is a rapid rate of discovery of new EBPs. Examples of large-scale implementations of EBPs in mental health are described with emphasis on the factors thought critical for success. The need for designing systems which can cost-effectively implement new EBPs is highlighted. Finally, the implications for psychiatric administrators are discussed.

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