To address the lag between effectiveness and implementation research studies and the implementation of evidence-based practices into routine care, hybrid effectiveness-implementation studies promote examination of both effectiveness and implementation outcomes within a single study. There are three types of hybrid approaches (type 1, 2, and 3) and they vary based on their primary focus and the amount of emphasis on effectiveness versus implementation outcomes. This presentation introduces these approaches and provides and in-depth example of a type 2 study evaluating implementation of a suicide prevention intervention (Caring Contacts). This study will be used to highlight how one might use hybrid approaches to evaluate implementation of mental health and suicide prevention in other populations (e.g., adolescents, young adults).
Target Audience
Physicians (psychiatrists, pediatricians, child neurologists), psychologists, social workers, other mental health clinicians and researchers, and students and trainees.
UPON COMPLETION OF THIS ACTIVITY, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Define the types of hybrid effectiveness-implementation approaches.
Continuing Education (CE/CEU) Information
PHYSICIANS
The Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The institution designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PSYCHOLOGISTS
The Children's Hospital Boston Psychology Division is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. This institution maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
SOCIAL WORKERS
The National Association of Social Workers has approved this series for continuing education credits for social workers.