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The influence of organizational models on the implementation of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy in primary care: A mixed methods study using the RE-AIM framework
Västra Götalandsregionen, Sweden.
Västra Götalandsregionen, Sweden.
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden;Region Stockholm, Sweden.
Umeå University, Sweden;Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
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2024 (English)In: Internet Interventions, ISSN 2214-7829, Vol. 35, article id 100698Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Sustainable development
SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Abstract [en]

Background: Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) holds great potential in addressing mental health issues, yet its real-world implementation poses significant challenges. While prior research has predominantly focused on centralized care models, this study explores the implementation of iCBT in the context of decentralized organizational structures within the Swedish primary care setting, where all interventions traditionally are delivered at local Primary Care Centers (PCCs).Aim: This study aims to enhance our understanding of iCBT implementation in primary care and assess the impact of organizational models on the implementation's outcome using the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) framework.Method: A mixed-methods research design was employed to identify the factors influencing iCBT implementation across different levels, involving patients, therapists and managers. Data spanning two years was collected and analyzed through thematic analysis and statistical tests. The study encompassed 104 primary care centers, with patient data (n = 1979) sourced from the Swedish National Quality Register for Internet-Based Psychological Treatment (SibeR). Additionally, 53 iCBT therapists and 50 PCC managers completed the Normalization Measure Development Questionnaire, and 15 leaders participated in interviews.Results: Our investigation identified two implementation approaches, one concentrated and one decentralized. Implementation effectiveness was evident through adherence rates suggesting that iCBT is a promising approach for treating mental ill-health in primary care, although challenges were observed concerning patient assessment and therapist drift towards unstructured treatment. Mandatory implementation, along with managerial and organizational support, positively impacted adoption. Results vary in terms of adherence to established protocols, with therapists working in concentrated model showing a significantly higher percentage of registration in the quality register SibeR (X2 (1, N = 2973) = 430.5774, p = 0.001). They also showed significantly higher means in cognitive participation (Z = - 2.179, p = 0.029) and in reflective monitoring (Z = - 2.548, p = 0.011). Discussion: Overall, the study results demonstrate that iCBT, as a complex and qualitatively different intervention from traditional psychological treatment, can be widely implemented in primary care settings. The study's key finding highlights the substantial advantages of the concentrated organizational model. This model has strengths in sustainability, encourages reflective monitoring among therapists, the use of quality registers, and enforces established protocols.Conclusion: In conclusion, this study significantly contributes to the understanding of the practical aspects associated with the implementation of complex internet interventions, particularly in the context of internetbased cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT). The study highlights that effective iCBT integration into primary care requires a multifaceted approach, taking into account organizational models, robust support structures, and a commitment to maintaining quality standards. By emphasizing these factors, our research aims to provide actionable insights that can enhance the practicability and real-world applicability of implementing iCBT in primary care settings.

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Elsevier, 2024. Vol. 35, article id 100698
Keywords [en]
Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy, iCBT, Implementation science, Complex intervention, Primary care, RE-AIM framework, Organizational models, Support structures, Quality work, Practical implementation, Healthcare innovation
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Health Care Service and Management, Health Policy and Services and Health Economy
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Social Sciences, Psychology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-127392DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2023.100698ISI: 001138443100001PubMedID: 38174208Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85180360801OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-127392DiVA, id: diva2:1833659
Available from: 2024-02-01 Created: 2024-02-01 Last updated: 2024-03-13Bibliographically approved

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