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Table 8 Qualitative themes and characteristics of clinics

From: Mediators of measurement-based care implementation in community mental health settings: results from a mixed-methods evaluation

Characteristic

Description

Site 12

Site 11

Site 10

Site 4

State

 

IN

TN

IN

TN

Rural/urban status

 

Urban

Urban

Rural

Urban

Clinic size

Based on # of therapists employed at time of cohort assignment; Small < 15; medium = 16–20; large =  > 20

Large

Medium

Medium

Small

Trajectory of PHQ9 use

Increasing or decreasing use of PHQ9 across 15 mo

Increasing

Increasing

Decreasing

Decreasing

Study condition

Standard vs. tailored

Tailored

Standard

Tailored

Standard

Effective leadership

Clear incentive/rationale for MBC use provided by leadership (i.e., not just top-down directive)

Yes

Yes

No

No

Effective supervision

Time in supervision devoted to clinical and logistical details, and kudos/encouragement provided

Yes

Yes

No

No

Clinical consultation with colleagues

Opportunities to provide and receive support and enjoy a sense of professional community

Yes

Yes

No

No