Facilitators and Barriers of Implementing a Measurement Feedback System in Public Youth Mental Health

Nov 01, 2016 | A. Kotte, K. A. Hill, A. C. Mah, P. A. Korathu-Larson, J. R. Au, S. Izmirian, S. S. Keir, B. J. Nakamura and C. K. Higa-McMillan

This study examines implementation facilitators and barriers of a statewide roll-out of a measurement feedback system (MFS) in a youth public mental health system. 76 % of all state care coordinators (N = 47) completed interviews, which were coded via content analysis until saturation. Facilitators (e.g., recognition of the MFS’s clinical utility) and barriers (e.g., MFS’s reliability and validity) emerged paralleling the Exploration, Adoption/Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment framework outlined by Aarons et al. (Adm Policy Mental Health Mental Health Serv Res, 38:4-23, 2011). Sustainment efforts may leverage innovation fit, individual adopter, and system related facilitators.

PubMed Abstract

Kotte A, Hill KA, Mah AC, et al. Facilitators and Barriers of Implementing a Measurement Feedback System in Public Youth Mental Health. Administration and policy in mental health. 2016;43(6):861-878.