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This study expands upon the Chorpita et al. (J Consult Clin Psychol 81:999–1009, 2013) findings by examining the impact of treatment protocol on youths’ service utilization up to 2 years after starting an episode of: standard manualized treatment (Standard); modular treatment (Modular); or usual care (UC). Results showed that youths who received Modular accessed fewer service settings at their one-year follow-up relative to youths who received Standard or UC. Findings suggest that modular treatment may offer an advantage over standardized treatment manuals and UC in terms of sustained clinical benefits, and highlight the importance of treatment design considerations for service systems.
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The study was supported grants to Drs. Weisz and Chorpita by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, who did not shape the design or conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, or interpretation of the data, or the preparation, review, or approval of the article. The Modular Approach to Treatment of Children with Anxiety, Depression, or Conduct Problems (MATCH) manual used in this study was precursor to a revised and expanded version for which Drs. Chorpita and Weisz receive income.
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During the time of this study, the Research Network on Youth Mental Health included Bruce F. Chorpita, Ann Garland, Robert Gibbons, Charles Glisson, Evelyn Polk Green, Kimberly Hoagwood, Kelly Kelleher, John Landsverk, Stephen Mayberg, Jeanne Miranda, Lawrence A. Palinkas, Sonja K. Schoenwald, and John R. Weisz (Network Director).
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Park, A.L., Tsai, K.H., Guan, K. et al. Service Use Findings from the Child STEPs Effectiveness Trial: Additional Support for Modular Designs. Adm Policy Ment Health 43, 135–140 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-015-0625-1
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