IMPACT Center: Optimizing Evidence-Based Practice Implementation for Clinical Impact

The goal of the IMPACT Center (P50; UW and Kaiser-Permanente) is to increase high-fidelity delivery of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for youth receiving mental healthcare in low-resource community settings. IMPACT Center’s approach is to optimize EBP implementation in community set-tings by partnering with stakeholders to develop practical implementation strategies, methods, and resources for the practice and scientific communities. We focus on three challenges to high-fidelity EBP delivery: (I) Identify and prioritize determinants of practice; (II) Match strategies to prioritized determinants; and (III) Optimize strategies. Our research will have a strong impact on public health by enhancing treatment quality in the service of improving clinical outcomes for youth. Funding is provided through NIMH.