Inter-Organizational Collaboration in the Implementation of Evidence-based Practices Among Public Agencies Serving Abused and Neglected Youth

Abstract

This study examined the role of inter-organizational collaboration in implementing new evidence-based practices for addressing problem behaviors in at-risk youth. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 38 systems leaders of probation, mental health, and child welfare departments of 12 California counties participating in a large randomized controlled trial to scale-up the use of Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care. Three sets of collaboration characteristics were identified: (1) characteristics of collaboration process, (2) characteristics of the external environment, and (3) characteristics of participating organizations and individuals. Inter-organizational collaboration enables an exchange of information and advice and a pooling of resources individual agencies may require for successful implementation.

Purposeful Sampling for Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis in Mixed Method Implementation Research

“…A re-examination of the 22 studies and an additional 6 studies published since 2009 revealed that only 5 studies (Aarons & Palinkas, 2007; Bachman et al, 2009; Palinkas et al, 2011; Palinkas et al, 2012; Slade et al, 2003) made a specific reference to purposeful sampling. An additional three studies (Henke et al, 2008; Proctor et al, 2007; Swain et al, 2010) did not make explicit reference to purposeful sampling but did provide a rationale for sample selection.…”

Rapid organizational network analysis to assess coordination of services for HIV testing clients: An exploratory study

“…For those interested in supporting the successful adoption, implementation, and sustainability of evidence-based programs, understanding which partnerships can be created and maintained will be critical (Brown et al, 2012; Palinkas et al, 2014; Valente, Fujimoto, Palmer, & Tanjasiri, 2010; Valente, Palinkas, Czaja, Chu, & Brown, 2015). To date, however, the literature on the use of network analysis to strengthen community partnerships is largely theoretical and consists of secondary analyses (Bevc, Retrum, & Varda, 2015; Granner & Sharpe, 2004; Manning et al, 2014; Mattessich & Rausch, 2014; Provan, Veazie, Staten, & Teufel-Shone, 2005; Retrum, Chapman, & Varda, 2013; Varda & Retrum, 2012; Varda, Shoup, & Miller, 2011).…”

Evaluation Protocol To Assess an Integrated Framework for the Implementation of the Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration Project at the California (CA-CORD) and Massachusetts (MA-CORD) Sites

“…A complete list of MIF constructs, their definitions, and their hypothesized level of influence is provided in Table 1. 30,[33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46] Description of the MA-CORD and CA-CORD Interventions…”

“…63 Document analysis of project-related materials, such as investigator and coalition meeting minutes, which will be collected on an ongoing basis. Whereas these materials will primarily be used to document intervention activities and implementation processes, coalition meeting minutes will also be used to track changes in coalition size, diversity, stability, and outcomes (e.g., community changes, planning products, media products, 24,33,34 Inner setting Structural, political, and cultural context within a given entity responsible for implementation, including previous experience/history, resource availability, and leadership support for the intervention 35 Characteristics of individuals involved Knowledge, skills, beliefs, and personal characteristics of individuals responsible for implementing intervention activities and of intervention end users (e.g., children and their families). [36][37][38][39] Characteristics of intervention end users play a particularly important role in implementation of public health and chronic care management interventions.…”