Implementation and Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Treatment of Disruptive Behaviour within a Children's Mental Health Program

Authors

  • Brendan F. Andrade Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
  • Susan Elbe Peel Children’s Centre, Mississauga, Ontario
  • Nancy L. Schmidt Peel Children’s Centre, Mississauga, Ontario
  • Dianna Thomson-So Peel Children’s Centre, Mississauga, Ontario

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.154

Keywords:

children, developmental evaluation, implementation, knowledge to action, mental health

Abstract

This practice note details the synchronous implementation and developmental evaluation of a novel model of care that integrates an evidence-based treatment of children with disruptive behaviour within a community-based children's mental health centre in Canada. The overall objective of the project was to evaluate the impact and viability of the integrated program. A multidisciplinary team used a “knowledge to action” framework to guide implementation activities and a developmental evaluation approach to support learning and innovation, as well as measure program success. Key insights and lessons learned with regards to building staff capacity and appreciation for evaluation, balancing clinical and evaluation practices, and sustaining evaluation procedures are discussed. Suggestions for future similar efforts within a children's mental health context are provided.

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Published

2015-11-21

How to Cite

Andrade, B. F., Elbe, S., Schmidt, N. L., & Thomson-So, D. (2015). Implementation and Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Treatment of Disruptive Behaviour within a Children’s Mental Health Program. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 30(2), 195–204. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.154

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 2 (2015): Fall

Section

Research and Practice Notes

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Copyright (c) 2015 Brendan F. Andrade, Susan Elbe, Nancy L. Schmidt, Dianna Thomson-So

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