Implementation of A Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress in Child Advocacy Centers: A Mixed Methods Study.

Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) are well-positioned to identify children with mental health needs and facilitate access to evidence-based treatment. However, use of evidence-based screening tools and referral protocols varies across CACs. Understanding barriers and facilitators can inform efforts to i...

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Published in:Journal of Child Sexual Abuse Vol. 31; no. 7; pp. 761 - 782
Main Authors: Byrne, Kara A., McGuier, Elizabeth A., Campbell, Kristine A., Shepard, Lindsay D., Kolko, David J., Thorn, Brian, Keeshin, Brooks
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Oct2022
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          Byrne, Kara A.
          McGuier, Elizabeth A.
          Campbell, Kristine A.
          Shepard, Lindsay D.
          Kolko, David J.
          Thorn, Brian
          Keeshin, Brooks
        affil: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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          Implementation Science
          Health Screening
          Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Prevention and Control
          Child Welfare Utah
          Protocols
          Referral and Consultation
          Mental Health In Infancy and Childhood
          Human
          Child
          Multimethod Studies
          Health Services Accessibility
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          Thematic Analysis
          Self-Efficacy
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          Child: 6-12 years
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
      ab: Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) are well-positioned to identify children with mental health needs and facilitate access to evidence-based treatment. However, use of evidence-based screening tools and referral protocols varies across CACs. Understanding barriers and facilitators can inform efforts to implement mental health screening and referral protocols in CACs. We describe statewide efforts implementing a standardized screening and referral protocol, the Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS), in CACs. Twenty-three CACs were invited to implement the CPM-PTS. We used mixed methods to evaluate the first two years of implementation. We quantitatively assessed adoption, reach, and acceptability; qualitatively assessed facilitators and barriers; and integrated quantitative and qualitative data to understand implementation of mental health screening in CACs. Eighteen CACs adopted the CPM-PTS. Across CACs, screening rates ranged from 10% to 100%. Caregiver ratings indicated high acceptability. Facilitators and barriers were identified within domains of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Qualitative findings provided insight into adoption, reach, and caregivers' responses. Our findings suggest screening for traumatic stress and suicidality in CACs is valued, acceptable, and feasible. Implementation of mental health screening and referral protocols in CACs may improve identification of children with mental health needs and support treatment engagement.
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