A Hybrid Type 2 Trial of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Pragmatic Individual-Level Implementation Strategy

BASIS blended (i.e., multifaceted and protocolized) implementation strategy, which occurs at the beginning of active implementation. BASIS is designed to facilitate observable implementation outcomes, including EBP adoption and intervention fidelity, via strategic education, motivational Interviewing, and social influence strategies.

TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment that helps children from elementary to high school to address the negative effects of trauma and promote greater emotion and behavior regulation, including processing their traumatic memories, overcoming problematic thoughts and behaviors, and developing effective coping and interpersonal skills. It also includes a treatment component for parents or other caregivers. Parents can learn skills related to stress management, positive parenting, behavior management, and effective communication.

Scaffolded intervention as usual. Includes: initial assessment of trauma symptoms, psychoeducation, follow-up planning and support.

Didactic presentation of implementation-related content (e.g., information about the importance of implementing, definitions of key terms, etc.) to control for facilitator, dose, information provided, and delivery platform