Translating evidence to practice: two stories from the field

J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2009 Mar;16(1):47-57. doi: 10.1007/s10880-009-9150-2. Epub 2009 Feb 24.

Abstract

Translating research evidence into daily practice is a challenging process at the organizational level. Conceptual models about this process point to the importance of resources for change and environmental influences as two key factors that need to be addressed in translation efforts. Two organizational case studies focused on improving care for adults with depression are described that illustrate lessons about translating evidence to practice that may be helpful to others.

MeSH terms

  • Capital Financing / economics*
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / economics
  • Depression / psychology
  • Depression / therapy
  • Evidence-Based Medicine / methods*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine / standards*
  • Health Care Costs*
  • Health Status
  • Humans
  • Mental Health Services / economics*
  • Mental Health Services / organization & administration
  • Mental Health Services / standards*
  • Middle Aged
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians' / economics
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians' / organization & administration*
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians' / standards
  • Primary Health Care / economics*
  • Quality of Health Care / economics
  • Quality of Health Care / standards
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • United States