Predicting the Sustained Implementation of an Evidence-Based Parenting Program: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach

Ma, TY (通讯作者),Univ Queensland, Parenting & Family Support Ctr, 13 Upland Rd, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia.
2023-1
Purpose Sustained implementation is required for evidence-based parenting programs to promote children and their families' wellbeing at the societal level. Previous literature has examined the role of a range of different factors in enhancing sustainability. However, the inter-relationship between, and the relative importance of different factors remain largely unknown. The overall aim of this study is to identify predictors of sustained program use, the relative importance of factors, and potential mediation pathways. Methods We surveyed 1202 practitioners who were trained in at least one variant of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program, at least one and half years before data collection. The present data were linked with data collected during professional training. We first examined the independent effect of each factor on sustained program use, then, developed and evaluated a structural equation model of sustained program use. Results The structural equation model explained a considerable amount of variance in sustained program use, with seven positive predictors and one negative predictor identified. Organisational support was identified as a key facilitator, which was not only positively linked with other facilitators but also had an independent positive effect. Perceived usefulness of the program was the most important practitioner-level facilitator, which might be contributed by both research-based evidence and practice-based evidence. Practitioners' self-regulation in program delivery impacted sustained use by influencing other factors such as perceived usefulness of the program. Conclusion The findings provided insight into factors influencing the sustainability of evidence-based parenting programs which could be used to inform future implementation practice.
ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
卷号:50|期号:1|页码:114-127
ISSN:0894-587X|收录类别:SSCI
语种
英语
来源机构
University of Queensland
资助机构
Australian Government through the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course
资助信息
This research was supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course (Project ID CE200100025). Open Access funding enabled and organized by CAUL and its Member Institutions
被引频次(WOS)
0
被引频次(其他)
0
180天使用计数
2
2013以来使用计数
2
EISSN
1573-3289
出版年
2023-1
DOI
10.1007/s10488-022-01226-x
学科领域
循证公共卫生
关键词
Evidence-Based Program Implementation Sustainability Parenting Triple P
WOS学科分类
Health Policy & Services Public, Environmental & Occupational Health