@article{538c0c7f6a794690a2321e3250f18a58,
title = "Participatory System Dynamics Modeling: Increasing Stakeholder Engagement and Precision to Improve Implementation Planning in Systems",
abstract = "Implementation planning typically incorporates stakeholder input. Quality improvement efforts provide data-based feedback regarding progress. Participatory system dynamics modeling (PSD) triangulates stakeholder expertise, data and simulation of implementation plans prior to attempting change. Frontline staff in one VA outpatient mental health system used PSD to examine policy and procedural “mechanisms” they believe underlie local capacity to implement evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) for PTSD and depression. We piloted the PSD process, simulating implementation plans to improve EBP reach. Findings indicate PSD is a feasible, useful strategy for building stakeholder consensus, and may save time and effort as compared to trial-and-error EBP implementation planning.",
keywords = "Evidence-based practices, Implementation science, Mental health, Participatory stakeholder engagement, System dynamics",
author = "Lindsey Zimmerman and Lounsbury, {David W.} and Rosen, {Craig S.} and Rachel Kimerling and Trafton, {Jodie A.} and Lindley, {Steven E.}",
note = "Funding Information: This project is a collaboration among local and national mental health stakeholders in the Veterans Health Administration (VA). We would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the mental health staff in outpatient services who are working to provide Veterans high-quality care. Staff are actively engaged in this process and are committed to improving the timing and reach of evidence-based mental health care. We would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the Veterans Advisory Partnership for Operations and Research (VAPOR). VAPOR is an advisory council of Veterans with lived experience in recovery as VA mental health patients who now work as patient advocates and health care navigators. We are grateful for their expertise and ongoing partnership in this improvement effort. We acknowledge project support contributions from McKenzie Javorka, B.A., Cora Bernard, M.S. and Dan Wang, Ph.D. Finally, we acknowledge the expertise of two national program offices, the Program Evaluation Resource Center (PERC) and the National Center for PTSD, Dissemination and Training Division. The views and opinions of authors expressed in this manuscript do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or the Department of Veterans Affairs. This pilot study was funded with in-kind contributions from the National Center for PTSD, Department of Veterans Affairs. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016, Springer Science+Business Media New York (outside the USA).",
year = "2016",
month = nov,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1007/s10488-016-0754-1",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "43",
pages = "834--849",
journal = "Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research",
issn = "0894-587X",
publisher = "Springer New York",
number = "6",
}
