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Table 1 Mixed-method design for A-CRA provider-level reach outcomes study by research question

From: Comparing organization-focused and state-focused financing strategies on provider-level reach of a youth substance use treatment model: a mixed-method study

Design features

Research questions

(1) How did organization-level A-CRA reach rates differ by grant type?

(2) What factors influenced A-CRA reach outcomes?

Focus

Primary outcome (any A-CRA certification)

Secondary outcomes (specific certification types)

Descriptive variables for the certification process

Barriers and facilitators

Moderators

Structure

QUAN

QUAL + QUAN

Function of mixed methods

n/a

Complementarity-elaboration: QUAL data provide depth of understanding to QUAN reach rates and moderator analyses

Hypothesis

State-focused > organization-focused for reach rates

Association between grant type and reach moderated by external support and internal leadership

  1. A-CRA Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, QUAN quantitative, QUAL qualitative (all capital letters indicate the method is primary or co-primary in the design)
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