Factors associated with the use of evidence-based practices to treat psychological trauma by psychotherapists with trauma treatment expertise

J Evid Based Soc Work. 2010 Oct;7(5):488-509. doi: 10.1080/15433714.2010.528327.

Abstract

This paper investigates 10 socio-demographic and case characteristic variables as predictors of use of evidence-based practice and non-evidence-based practice in the treatment of psychological trauma. A national random sample of 2,400 trauma treatment specialists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia were sent surveys with a response rate of 29.6% (N = 711) usable surveys returned. Stepwise regressions conducted on evidence-based practice use indicated that special trauma training, older age, and higher percentage of PTSD on the case load were the only significant predictors of evidence-based practice use. Implications for trauma practices are indicated.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Evidence-Based Practice / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychotherapy / methods*
  • Sex Factors
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Stress Disorders, Traumatic / therapy*