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Bachrach RL, Frost MC, Fletcher OV, Chen JA, Chinman M, Ellis R, Williams EC. Receipt of Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder in the Veterans Health Administration: Comparison of Rates at the Intersections of Racialized and Ethnic Identity With Both Sex and Transgender Status. Journal of addiction medicine. 2024 Sep 1; 18(5):546-552.
Chinman M, Acosta J, Ebener P, Shearer A. "What We Have Here, Is a Failure to [Replicate]": Ways to Solve a Replication Crisis in Implementation Science. Prevention Science : The Official Journal of The Society For Prevention Research. 2022 Jul 1; 23(5):739-750.
Johnson EM, Possemato K, Khan S, Chinman M, Maisto SA. Engagement, experience, and satisfaction with peer-delivered whole health coaching for veterans with PTSD: A mixed methods process evaluation. Psychological Services. 2022 May 1; 19(2):305-316.
Herman PM, Chinman M, Ebener P, Malone PS, Acosta J. Cost analysis of a randomized trial of Getting to Outcomes implementation support for a teen pregnancy prevention program offered in Boys and Girls Clubs in Alabama and Georgia. Prevention Science : The Official Journal of The Society For Prevention Research. 2020 Nov 1; 21(8):1114-1125.
Acosta J, Chinman M, Ebener PA, Malone PS, Cannon JS, D'Amico EJ. Sustaining an Evidence-Based Program Over Time: Moderators of Sustainability and the Role of the Getting to Outcomes® Implementation Support Intervention. Prevention Science : The Official Journal of The Society For Prevention Research. 2020 Aug 1; 21(6):807-819.
Bramoweth AD, Lederer LG, Youk AO, Germain A, Chinman MJ. Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Results of a Randomized Noninferiority Clinical Trial Among Veterans. Behavior Therapy. 2020 Jul 1; 51(4):535-547.
Herman PM, Chinman M, Cannon J, Ebener P, Malone PS, Acosta J, D'Amico EJ. Cost Analysis of a Randomized Trial of Getting to Outcomes Implementation Support of CHOICE in Boys and Girls Clubs in Southern California. Prevention Science : The Official Journal of The Society For Prevention Research. 2020 Feb 1; 21(2):245-255.
Cannon JS, Gilbert M, Ebener P, Malone PS, Reardon CM, Acosta J, Chinman M. Influence of an Implementation Support Intervention on Barriers and Facilitators to Delivery of a Substance Use Prevention Program. Prevention Science : The Official Journal of The Society For Prevention Research. 2019 Nov 1; 20(8):1200-1210.
Klee A, Chinman M, Kearney L. Peer specialist services: New frontiers and new roles. Psychological Services. 2019 Aug 1; 16(3):353-359.
Acosta J, Chinman M, Ebener P, Malone PS, Phillips A, Wilks A. Evaluation of a Whole-School Change Intervention: Findings from a Two-Year Cluster-Randomized Trial of the Restorative Practices Intervention. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 2019 May 1; 48(5):876-890.
Chinman M, Ebener P, Malone PS, Cannon J, D'Amico EJ, Acosta J. Testing implementation support for evidence-based programs in community settings: a replication cluster-randomized trial of Getting To Outcomes®. Implementation science : IS. 2018 Oct 22; 13(1):131.
Smelson DA, Chinman M, Hannah G, Byrne T, McCarthy S. An evidence-based co-occurring disorder intervention in VA homeless programs: outcomes from a hybrid III trial. BMC health services research. 2018 May 5; 18(1):332.
Chinman M, Acosta J, Ebener P, Malone PS, Slaughter ME. A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Getting To Outcomes' Impact on Sexual Health Outcomes in Community-Based Settings. Prevention Science : The Official Journal of The Society For Prevention Research. 2018 May 1; 19(4):437-448.
Chinman M, McCarthy S, Hannah G, Byrne TH, Smelson DA. Using Getting To Outcomes to facilitate the use of an evidence-based practice in VA homeless programs: a cluster-randomized trial of an implementation support strategy. Implementation science : IS. 2017 Mar 9; 12(1):34.
Acosta J, Chinman MJ, Ebener P, Phillips A, Xenakis L, Malone PS. A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Restorative Practices: An Illustration to Spur High-Quality Research and Evaluation. Journal of educational and psychological consultation : the official journal of the Association for Educational and Psychological Consultants. 2016 Aug 24; 26(4):413-430.
Chinman MJ. Getting To Outcomes®: Guide for Teen Pregnancy Prevention. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation; 2016 Aug 14. 1-129 p. Report No.: TL-199-NIH.
Chinman MJ. A Cluster Randomized Trial Evaluating Implementation and Outcomes of Mental Health Peer Specialists. Paper presented at: National Institute of Mental Health National Conference on Mental Health Services Research; 2016 Aug 1; Bethesda, MD.
Chinman MJ, Acosta J, Keith J, Sigel C. Testing Getting to Outcomes' Impact on Implementation of Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programming in Community Settings. Poster session presented at: HHS Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grantee Conference; 2016 Jul 21; Baltimore, MD.
Bramoweth AD, Klima G, Appelt C, Chinman M. Implementing Behavioral Insomnia Treatments: A Qualitative Study with Veterans. Presented at: American Academy of Sleep Medicine / Sleep Research Society Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies; 2016 Jun 5; Denver, CO.
Chinman MJ, Henze K. Integrating Peer Support Specialists into Clinical Practice. Poster session presented at: VA Psychology Leadership Conference; 2016 Jun 2; San Antonio, TX.
Chinman M, Acosta J, Ebener P, Malone PS, Slaughter ME. Can implementation support help community-based settings better deliver evidence-based sexual health promotion programs? A randomized trial of Getting To Outcomes®. Implementation science : IS. 2016 May 31; 11(1):78.
Chinman MJ. Getting To Outcomes®: Enhancing Quality of Interventions Promoting Healthy Sexuality (EQUIPS) [presentation to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA]. 2015 Sep 25.
Powell BJ, Waltz TJ, Chinman MJ, Damschroder LJ, Smith JL, Matthieu MJ, Proctor EK, Kirchner JE. Refining a compilation of discrete implementation strategies and determining their importance and feasibility. Paper presented at: Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Biennial Conference on Advancing Efficient Methodologies Through Community Partnerships and Team Science; 2015 Sep 25; Seattle, WA.
Waltz TJ, Powell BJ, Chinman MJ, Damschroder LJ, Smith JL, Proctor EK, Kirchner JE. Structuring complex recommendations: methods and general findings. Paper presented at: Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Biennial Conference on Advancing Efficient Methodologies Through Community Partnerships and Team Science; 2015 Sep 25; Seattle, WA.
Chinman MJ, Acosta J, Ebener P, Malone PS, Slaughter M. A novel test of the GTO implementation support intervention in low resource settings: year 1 findings and challenges. [Abstract]. Implementation Science. 2015 Aug 20; 10(Suppl 1):A34.
Cohen AN, Chinman MJ, Hamilton AB, Whelan F, Young AS. Patient-facing kiosks for Veterans with schizophrenia: reducing risk by dynamically identifying service needs. Paper presented at: VA HSR&D / QUERI National Meeting; 2015 Jul 9; Philadelphia, PA.
McCarthy SA, Chinman MJ, Smelson D, Hannah G. Incorporating evidence-based dual-diagnosis treatments into VA homelessness services. Poster session presented at: VA HSR&D / QUERI National Meeting; 2015 Jul 9; Philadelphia, PA.
Imm P, Chinman MJ, Wandersman A. Getting to outcomes (GTO): the utilization of a community based participatory research model [panel]. Paper presented at: Society for Community Research and Action Biennial Conference; 2015 Jun 26; Lowell, MA.
Smelson DA, Chinman M, McCarthy S, Hannah G, Sawh L, Glickman M. A cluster randomized Hybrid Type III trial testing an implementation support strategy to facilitate the use of an evidence-based practice in VA homeless programs. Implementation science : IS. 2015 May 28; 10(1):79.
Hamilton AB, Chinman M, Cohen AN, Oberman RS, Young AS. Implementation of consumer providers into mental health intensive case management teams. The journal of behavioral health services & research. 2015 Jan 1; 42(1):100-8.
Acosta J, Chinman MJ, Ebener P. An Intervention to Improve Program Implementation: Findings From a Two-Year Cluster Randomized Trial of Assets -Getting To Outcomes. Paper presented at: National Institutes of Health / AcademyHealth Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation; 2014 Dec 9; Bethesda, MD.
Chinman MJ, Acosta J, Ebener P. A novel test of the GTO implementation support intervention n low resource settings: Year 1 findings and challenges. Paper presented at: National Institutes of Health / AcademyHealth Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation; 2014 Dec 9; Bethesda, MD.
Matthieu MM, Waltz TJ, Kirchner JE, Damschroder LJ, Chinman MJ, Smith JL, Powell BJ, Proctor EK. Development and application of a menu-based choice framework to structure expert recommendations for implementing complex practice changes in the VA. Paper presented at: National Institutes of Health / AcademyHealth Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation; 2014 Dec 9; Bethesda, MD.
Chinman MJ. Peer Specialists: Implementation, evidence, and effective supervision. Paper presented at: Pillars of Peer Support Services Annual Summit; 2014 Oct 8; Atlanta, GA.
Chinman M, Ebener P, Burkhart Q, Osilla KC, Imm P, Paddock SM, Wright PA. Evaluating the impact of getting to outcomes-underage drinking on prevention capacity and alcohol merchant attitudes and selling behaviors. Prevention Science : The Official Journal of The Society For Prevention Research. 2014 Aug 1; 15(4):485-96.
Kirchner JE, Chinman MJ, Hamilton AB, Ritchie MJ. Making practice change possible in learning healthcare organizations: Applying state-of-the-art implementation strategies. Paper presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting; 2014 Jun 7; San Diego, CA.
Kasckow JW, Zickmund SL, Walch A, Rotondi AJ, Chinman MJ, Fox L, Haas GL. Optimizing scripted dialogues for an e-health intervention for middle aged and older suicidal Veterans with schizophrenia. Paper presented at: American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2014 Mar 16; Orlando, FL.
Kasckow JW, Zickmund SL, Walch A, Rotondi AJ, Chinman MJ, Fox L, Haas GL. Optimizing scripted dialogues for an e-health intervention for suicidal Veterans with major depression or schizophrenia: a ‘user design’ approach. Poster session presented at: American Psychiatric Association Institute on Psychiatric Services Annual Conference; 2013 Oct 11; Philadelphia, PA.
Acosta A, Chinman MJ, Ebener P. Getting To Outcomes in human service settings. Paper presented at: Global Implementation Conference; 2013 Aug 20; Washington, DC.
Cohen A, Chinman MJ, Hamilton AB, Whelan F, Young AS. Using patient-facing kiosks to support quality improvement at mental health clinics. Poster session presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting; 2013 Jun 25; Baltimore, MD.
Chinman M, Hunter SB, Ebener P. Employing continuous quality improvement in community-based substance abuse programs. International journal of health care quality assurance. 2013 Jan 22; 25(7):604-17.
Chinman M, Salzer M, O D. National survey on implementation of peer specialists in the VA: implications for training and facilitation. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. 2012 Dec 1; 35(6):470-3.
Chinman MJ, Ebener P, Imm P. An analysis of the attitudes, sales practices, and enforcement of off/on-premises alcohol outlets. Paper presented at: National Prevention Network Annual Prevention Research Conference; 2012 Sep 21; Pittsburgh, PA.
Acosta A, Chinman MJ, Ebener P. Improving prevention quality: one year findings from a randomized trial of Assets-Getting To Outcomes. Paper presented at: National Prevention Network Annual Prevention Research Conference; 2012 Sep 20; Pittsburgh, PA.
Chinman MJ, Henze K, Sweeny P. Implementation of peer support in VA mental health programs. Peer Support Lecture Series, DVA Employee Education System. 2012 Sep 11.
Chinman M, Hannah G, McCarthy S. Lessons learned from a quality improvement intervention with homeless veteran services. Journal of health care for the poor and underserved. 2012 Aug 1; 23(3 Suppl):210-24.
Kasckow J, Mrkva A, Rotondi A, Chinman M, Fox L, Loganathan M, Haas G, Zickmund S. Optimizing scripted dialogues for an e-health intervention for suicidal Veterans with schizophrenia: a “user design” approach using qualitative methods. Poster session presented at: VA / Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Annual Conference; 2012 Jun 20; Washington, DC.
Chinman MJ, Shoai R, Cohen AN, Young AS, Hamilton A. Implementation of new clinical services: paradigm shifts and practical adjustments. Paper presented at: National Institutes of Health Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation: Research At The Crossroads; 2012 Mar 19; Bethesda, MD.
Acosta J, Chinman MJ. Building capacity for outcomes measurement in human service organizations: the "Getting To Outcomes" (GTO) method. In: Magnabosco JL, Manderscheid RW, editors. Outcomes Measurement in the Human Service: Cross-cutting Issues and Methods in the Era of Health Reform. 2 ed. Washington, DC: NASW Press; 2011. Chapter 6. 73-87 p.
Chinman MJ, Acosta J. Getting To Outcomes and teen pregnancy prevention: past, present, and future. Presented at: Healthy Teen Network Annual Conference; 2011 Oct 13; Pittsburgh, PA.
Cohen AN, Chinman M, Smith JL. Utilizing Quality Improvement Teams to Address Gaps in Care: Techniques and Tools. Paper presented at: VA National Mental Health Conference; 2011 Aug 24; Baltimore, MD.
Chinman MJ, Henze K, Russo A, Sweeny P. Case examples of using organizational change strategies to support the Uniform Services Handbook requirements for peer support. Presented at: VA Mental Health Annual Conference; 2011 Aug 22; Baltimore, MD.
Rodrigues S, Chinman MJ, Hills S, Ellison ML, McKay C. Peer support. In: Smelson D, Sawh L, Ziedonis D, editors. Maintaining Independence and Sobriety through Systems Integration, Outreach, and Networking [Treatment Manual]. Washington, DC: United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research and Development, Health Services Research and Development and The National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans; 2011. Chapter 5. 56-68 p.
Chinman MJ, O’Brien-Mazza D. Peer support implementation in DVA mental health programs: maximizing the effectiveness of mental health services in the prevention of suicide. Paper presented at: VA / Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Annual Conference; 2011 Mar 23; Boston, MA.
Chinman MJ. Current research in peer support: implications for practice. Presented at: VA VISN 4 Peer Support in Recovery: Learning About and Celebrating Peers Training Conference; 2011 Mar 4; Pittsburgh, PA.
Chinman MJ. Implementing and sustaining peer positions. Presented at: VA VISN 4 Peer Support in Recovery: Learning About and Celebrating Peers Training Conference; 2011 Mar 4; Pittsburgh, PA.
Chinman MJ. LRC Survey Data and Impact on Implementation of Peer Support Efforts in VA. Paper presented at: VA Employee Education System / Office of Mental Health Services Peer Support: Combating Stigma Conference; 2010 Aug 10; Chicago, IL.
Chinman MJ, McCarthy S, Hannah G. VA HOMES: Building capacity of VA homeless staff to adopt and self-evaluate evidence-based treatments through the getting to outcomes framework. Presented at: VA Implementing a Public Health Model for Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Veterans Annual Mental Health Conference; 2010 Jul 27; Baltimore, MD.
Chinman MJ. Toward the Implementation of Peer Workers in Clinical Settings. Paper presented at: Peer Staff Behavioral Health "We're in this Together" Conference; 2010 Jun 22; New Haven, CT.
Chinman MJ. Consumer Providers. Gli UFE in Versione USA. Paper presented at: Utenti Familiari Esperti Conference; 2010 Jun 11; Trento, Italy.
Chinman MJ, Shoai R, Cohen A, Young A, Hamilton AB. Addressing Implementation Challenges Deploying New Clinical Services. Presented at: VA HSR&D Field-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Meeting; 2010 Apr 29; Little Rock, AR.
Young AS, Chinman MJ, Hamilton A, Smith J. Building Quality Improvement Teams to Address Gaps in Care: Tools, Methods, and Evaluation. Paper presented at: VA HSR&D Field-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Meeting; 2010 Apr 29; Little Rock, AR.
Chinman M, Shoai R, Cohen A. Using organizational change strategies to guide peer support technician implementation in the Veterans Administration. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. 2010 Jan 1; 33(4):269-77.
Chinman MJ, McCarthy S, Hannah G. Homeless outcomes: a model for evaluation and success (HOMES). Poster session presented at: VA National Summit on Ending Homelessness Among Veterans; 2009 Nov 3; Washington, DC.
Chinman MJ. Implementing peer support. Presented at: VA VISN 1 Partnering with Peers: Exploring the Next Frontier in VA Mental Health Services Clinical Conference; 2009 Sep 25; Bedford, MA.
Chinman MJ. Helping staff comply with the Uniform Services Handbook requirements of peer support. Paper presented at: VA Mental Health Annual Conference; 2009 Jul 22; Baltimore, MD.
Chinman MJ. Implementing peer support: barriers and breakthroughs. Presented at: VA Employee Education System / Office of Mental Health Services Peer Support: Lighting the Path to Recovery Conference; 2009 Jun 18; Salt Lake City, UT.
Brown A, Cohen AN, Chinman MJ, Young AS. Implementing recovery-oriented care in mental health: The importance of clinicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs. Poster session presented at: VA HSR&D National Meeting; 2009 Feb 12; Baltimore, MD.
Cohen AN, Young AS, Hamilton A, Chinman MJ. Evaluating Organizational context and readiness for change: EQUIP results at eight VA medical centers. Paper presented at: VA HSR&D National Meeting; 2009 Feb 11; Baltimore, MD.
Young AS, Brown AH, Cohen AN, Chinman MJ, Reist C. Implementing Treatment Guidelines in Schizophrenia: Process Evaluation of Implementation in EQUIP. Poster session presented at: VA QUERI National Meeting; 2008 Dec 8; Phoenix, AZ.
Young AS, Hamilton-Brown A, Chinman MJ, Cohen AN, Reist C. Improving Care for Schizophrenia: Process Evaluation of Implementation in EQUIP. Poster session presented at: VA MIRECC Annual Best Practices in Mental Health Conference; 2008 Jul 22; Arlington, VA.
Brown AH, Cohen AN, Chinman MJ, Kessler C, Young AS. EQUIP: implementing chronic care principles and applying formative evaluation methods to improve care for schizophrenia: QUERI Series. Implementation science : IS. 2008 Feb 15; 3:9.
Chinman MJ. Transforming the system. Paper presented at: VA Employee Education System The Evolving Roles of Peers in VA Mental Health Conference; 2007 Aug 3; Chicago, IL.
Chinman M, Young AS, Hassell J, Davidson L. Toward the Implementation of Mental Health Consumer Providers Services in the VA. Paper presented at: VA Transforming Mental Health Care Conference; 2007 Jul 18; Alexandria, VA.
Chinman MJ, Young AS, Hassell J, Magnabosco JL. Feasibility of implementing computerized self-assessment in routine care settings serving patients with severe mental illness. Paper presented at: VA HSR&D National Meeting; 2007 Feb 22; Arlington, VA.
Chinman M, Young AS, Hassell J, Davidson L. Toward the implementation of mental health consumer provider services in the VA. Paper presented at: VA MIRECC Annual Best Practices in Mental Health Conference; 2006 Sep 1; Portland, OR.
Davidson L, Chinman M, Sells D, Rowe M. Peer support among adults with serious mental illness: a report from the field. Schizophrenia Bulletin. 2006 Jul 1; 32(3):443-50.
Chinman M, Young AS, Hassell J, Davidson L. Toward the implementation of mental health consumer provider services. The journal of behavioral health services & research. 2006 Apr 1; 33(2):176-95.
Chinman MJ. What is "Recovery" and how do we measure it? Paper presented at: VA MIRECC Annual Retreat; 2006 Jan 13; Little Rock, AR.
Resnick SG, Goodale L, Chinman MJ, Pazienza N, Cadoret G. Program structure: Where do peer services fit in the VA System? Independent programs or integrated services? Paper presented at: VA Mutual Learning: A VA Peer Support & Education Conference; 2005 Nov 1; Memphis, TN.
Chinman MJ. Peer support among those with serious mental illnesses: Empirical evidence and program implications. Paper presented at: University of California Los Angeles / RAND / National Institute of Mental Health Center for Research on Quality in Managed Care Quality Forum; 2005 Sep 12; Los Angeles, CA.
Young AS, Chinman M, Forquer SL, Knight EL, Vogel H, Miller A. A Consumer-led intervention that improves provider quality. Paper presented at: National Institute of Mental Health Mental Health Services Research Annual Conference; 2005 Jul 1; Bethesda, MD.
Young AS, Chinman M, Mintz J, Hassell J, Magnabosco J, Cohen AN. Implementing routine outcome assessment at public clinics. Paper presented at: National Institute of Mental Health Mental Health Services Research Annual Conference; 2005 Jul 1; Bethesda, MD.
Chinman MJ, Young AS, Mintz J, Shih S, Hassell J. Evaluating Computer Self-Assessments In Patients With Severe Mental Illness. Paper presented at: VA HSR&D National Meeting; 2005 Feb 1; Baltimore, MD.
Chinman MJ. Peer support programs. Recovery and Rehabilitation of the Client with Psychosis: Evidence-Based Practices. Paper presented at: VA MIRECC Annual Conference; 2004 Oct 29; Huntington Beach, CA.
Young AS, Mintz J, Cohen AN, Chinman MJ. A network-based system to improve care for schizophrenia: the Medical Informatics Network Tool (MINT). Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA. 2004 Sep 1; 11(5):358-67.
Young AS, Cohen AN, Chinman MJ, Mintz J. Informatics to Improve Care for Schizophrenia. Paper presented at: VA Information Technology Annual Conference; 2004 Aug 1; Austin, TX.
Young AS, Forquer SL, Chinman MJ, Rowe M, Miller A, Knight E. Improving the competency of clinicians providing care to people with severe mental illness. Paper presented at: VA Career Development Award Program Annual Conference; 2002 Feb 13; Washington, DC.
Chinman M, Young AS. Improving public sector mental health care through the use of consumers. Paper presented at: VA HSR&D National Meeting; 2002 Feb 1; Washington, DC.