Evidence-based practice adaptation during large-scale implementation: a taxonomy of process and content adaptations

Author:

Aarons Gregory A.ORCID,Askew Rachel A.,Green Amy E.,Yalon Alexis J.,Reeder Kendal,Palinkas Lawrence A.

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to identify the types of adaptations made by service providers (i.e. practitioners) during a large-scale US statewide implementation of SafeCare®, an evidence-based intervention to reduce child neglect; and second, to place adaptations within a taxonomy of types of adaptations.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 138 SafeCare providers and supervisors. Grounded theory methods were used to identify themes, specific types of adaptations and factors associated with adaptation.FindingsAdaptations were made to both peripheral and core elements of the evidence-based practice (EBP). The taxonomy of adaptations included two broad categories of process and content. Process adaptations included presentation of materials, dosage/intensity of sessions, order of presentation, addressing urgent concerns before focusing on the EBP and supplementing information to model materials. Content adaptations included excluding parts of the EBP and overemphasizing certain aspects of the EBP. Adaptations were motivated by client factors such as the age of the target child, provider factors such as a providers’ level of self-efficacy with the EBP and concerns over client/provider rapport. Client factors were paramount in motivating adaptations of all kinds.Research limitations/implicationsThe present findings highlight the need to examine ways in which adaptations affect EBP implementation and sustainment, client engagement in treatment, and client outcomes.Practical implicationsImplementers and EBP developers and trainers should build flexibility into their models while safeguarding core intervention elements that drive positive client outcomes.Originality/valueThis study is unique in examining and enumerating both process and content types of adaptations in a large-scale child neglect implementation study. In addition, such adaptations may be generalizable to other types of EBPs.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Law,Sociology and Political Science,Developmental and Educational Psychology,Education,Health (social science)

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