Table 4.
Mixed Methods Findings about TF-CBT Implementation in Schools
Top 5 Determinants (Quantitative) | Connection to Focus Group Themes and Codes (Qualitative) | |
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Facilitators | Evidence-Base of TF-CBT | The training experience was appreciated by clinicians and reported as valuable to have TF-CBT as “part of the toolbox”. This could be because they viewed TF-CBT as evidence-based and having promise to help their students who clearly need it before and/or as a result of the training experience. |
Strength / Promise of TF-CBT to help students | ||
Clarity (who benefits most from TF-CBT) | ||
Compatibility (fit with students) | High prevalence of trauma exposure among students and parents make trauma treatment a good fit. However, adaptations could improve fit and feasibility. | |
Trialability | No clear connection to qualitative results. Clinicians may have rated this highly because they were able to “try out” TF-CBT during this implementation pilot. | |
Barriers | Effort | School-based clinicians’ role with trauma treatment (i.e., lack of time, scope of practice) presented these barriers in the school context |
Referral → Enrollment | ||
Team Processes | ||
Feasibility |
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Parent Preferences | Students and parents theme includes difficulty with parent engagement, consent and enrollment as well as how student and family characteristics and experiences may have influenced preferences for TF-CBT. |