Table 4.

Complementarity of Findings – Cohesion and Communication and DBT Implementation

Method	Quantitative	Qualitative
Question	Does team cohesion correlate with the amount of DBT implementation?	Does team cohesion impact DBT implementation?
Answer	Yes: Cohesion subscale scores were positively correlated with the amount of implemented DBT elements with strong significance.	Yes: Cohesion, working as a team, liking team members, and being vulnerable with each other were identified as important. Weak networks were also identified as a threat to DBT programs. Themes clearly linked cohesion to implementation.
Question	Does team communication correlate with the amount of DBT implementation?	Does communication impact DBT implementation?
Answer	Yes: Communication subscale scores were positively correlated with the amount of implemented DBT elements with strong significance.	Yes: The importance of open communication and communication style were identified as themes. Each was suggested as causes of DBT implementation. Communication beyond the team to administration, ancillary staff, and the community was also identified as important for an effective DBT program.