@article{ref1,
title="A technology-mediated approach to the implementation of an evidence-based child maltreatment prevention program",
journal="Child maltreatment",
year="2016",
author="Self-Brown, Shannon R. and Osborne, Melissa C. and Rostad, Whitney L. and Feil, Ed",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Implementation of evidence-based parenting programs is critical for parents at-risk for child maltreatment perpetration; however, widespread use of effective programs is limited in both child welfare and prevention settings. This exploratory study sought to examine whether a technology-mediated approach to SafeCare(®) delivery can feasibly assist newly trained providers in achieving successful implementation outcomes. Thirty-one providers working in child welfare or high-risk prevention settings were randomized to either SafeCare Implementation with Technology-Assistance (SC-TA) or SafeCare Implementation as Usual (SC-IU). SC-TA providers used a web-based program during session that provided video-based psychoeducation and modeling directly to parents and overall session guidance to providers. Implementation outcome data were collected from providers for six months. Data strongly supported the feasibility of SC-TA. Further, data indicated that SC-TA providers spent significantly less time on several activities in preparation, during, and in follow-up to SafeCare sessions compared to SC-IU providers. No differences were found between the groups with regard to SafeCare fidelity and certification status. <br><br>FINDINGS suggest that technology can augment implementation by reducing the time and training burden associated with implementing new evidence-based practices for at-risk families.<br><br>© The Author(s) 2016.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1077-5595",
doi="10.1177/1077559516678482",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077559516678482"
}