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Evaluation of a Web-Based Training Model for Family Peer Advocates in Children’s Mental Health

Sarah McCue Horwitz, Ph.D. [email protected], Paige Cervantes, Ph.D., Anne D. Kuppinger, M.Ed., Patricia L. Quintero, M.P.A., Susan Burger, B.A., Heather Lane, L.M.S.W., Donna Bradbury, M.A., L.M.H.C., Andrew F. Cleek, Psy.D., and Kimberly Eaton Hoagwood, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations
Publication: Psychiatric Services
Volume 71, Number 5
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201900365
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Abstract

Objective:

The aim of this study was to compare knowledge gains from a new online training program with gains from an existing in-person training program for family peer advocates.

Methods:

Data were used from a pre-post study of individuals who enrolled in the Web-based Parent Empowerment Program training; 144 participants completed the training and pre-post tests, and 140 were admitted to the analyses. Knowledge was assessed with 34 questions, 29 of which were common to the online and in-person trainings. Pre-post knowledge scores were available from the in-person training.

Results:

Statistically significant gains in knowledge were found with both the 34 questions and the 29 questions common to both trainings. Knowledge gains across the two training models did not differ.

Conclusions:

Data on knowledge gains from this accessible, affordable online model show promise for training the growing and important workforce of family peer advocates.

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Psychiatric Services
Volume 71 • Number 5 • May 01, 2020
Pages: 502 - 505
PubMed: 31910753

History

Received: 22 July 2019
Revision received: 1 November 2019
Accepted: 14 November 2019
Published online: 8 January 2020
Published in print: May 01, 2020

Keywords

  1. Research delivery
  2. service delivery
  3. state-university collaboration

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Sarah McCue Horwitz, Ph.D. [email protected]
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York (Horwitz, Cervantes, Kuppinger, Hoagwood); McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, New York University Silver School of Social Work, New York (Quintero, Cleek); Families Together in New York State, Albany (Burger); Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Lane, Bradbury).
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Paige Cervantes, Ph.D.
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York (Horwitz, Cervantes, Kuppinger, Hoagwood); McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, New York University Silver School of Social Work, New York (Quintero, Cleek); Families Together in New York State, Albany (Burger); Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Lane, Bradbury).
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Anne D. Kuppinger, M.Ed.
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York (Horwitz, Cervantes, Kuppinger, Hoagwood); McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, New York University Silver School of Social Work, New York (Quintero, Cleek); Families Together in New York State, Albany (Burger); Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Lane, Bradbury).
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Patricia L. Quintero, M.P.A.
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York (Horwitz, Cervantes, Kuppinger, Hoagwood); McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, New York University Silver School of Social Work, New York (Quintero, Cleek); Families Together in New York State, Albany (Burger); Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Lane, Bradbury).
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Susan Burger, B.A.
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York (Horwitz, Cervantes, Kuppinger, Hoagwood); McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, New York University Silver School of Social Work, New York (Quintero, Cleek); Families Together in New York State, Albany (Burger); Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Lane, Bradbury).
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Heather Lane, L.M.S.W.
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York (Horwitz, Cervantes, Kuppinger, Hoagwood); McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, New York University Silver School of Social Work, New York (Quintero, Cleek); Families Together in New York State, Albany (Burger); Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Lane, Bradbury).
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Donna Bradbury, M.A., L.M.H.C.
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York (Horwitz, Cervantes, Kuppinger, Hoagwood); McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, New York University Silver School of Social Work, New York (Quintero, Cleek); Families Together in New York State, Albany (Burger); Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Lane, Bradbury).
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Andrew F. Cleek, Psy.D.
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York (Horwitz, Cervantes, Kuppinger, Hoagwood); McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, New York University Silver School of Social Work, New York (Quintero, Cleek); Families Together in New York State, Albany (Burger); Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Lane, Bradbury).
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Kimberly Eaton Hoagwood, Ph.D.
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York (Horwitz, Cervantes, Kuppinger, Hoagwood); McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, New York University Silver School of Social Work, New York (Quintero, Cleek); Families Together in New York State, Albany (Burger); Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Lane, Bradbury).
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Notes

Send correspondence to Dr. Horwitz ([email protected]).

Competing Interests

The authors report no financial relationships with commercial interests.

Funding Information

New York State Office of Mental Healthhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100004866: C007542/C008288
This research was supported by the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH) (C007542/C008288).

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