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Web-Based Training Methods for Behavioral Health Providers: A Systematic Review

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There has been an increase in the use of web-based training methods to train behavioral health providers in evidence-based practices. This systematic review focuses solely on the efficacy of web-based training methods for training behavioral health providers. A literature search yielded 45 articles meeting inclusion criteria. Results indicated that the serial instruction training method was the most commonly studied web-based training method. While the current review has several notable limitations, findings indicate that participating in a web-based training may result in greater post-training knowledge and skill, in comparison to baseline scores. Implications and recommendations for future research on web-based training methods are discussed.

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This research was funded by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH; R01 MH095750; A Statewide Trial to Compare Three Training Models for Implementing an EBT; PI: Herschell).

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    Carrie B. Jackson, Lauren B. Quetsch, Laurel A. Brabson & Amy D. Herschell

  2. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

    Amy D. Herschell

  3. Department of Psychology, West Virginia University, Life Sciences Building, 65 Campus Drive, Morgantown, WV, 26505, USA

    Carrie B. Jackson

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Jackson, C.B., Quetsch, L.B., Brabson, L.A. et al. Web-Based Training Methods for Behavioral Health Providers: A Systematic Review. Adm Policy Ment Health 45, 587–610 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-018-0847-0

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