Staff Publications & Presentations

Aalsma, M. C., Dir, A. L., Zapolski, T. C., Hulvershorn, L. A., Monahan, P. O., Saldana, L., & Adams, Z. A. (2019). Implementing risk stratification to the treatment of adolescent substance use among youth involved in the juvenile justice system: Protocol of a hybrid type I trial. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 14, 36. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-019-0161-5

Aalsma, M. C., Schwartz, K., Sun, D., O’Reilly, L. M., Brown, S. A., Monahan, P. O., Saldana, L., Wiehe, S. E., Zapolski, T. C. B., Hulvershorn, L. A., Adams, Z. W., & Dir, A. (2026). Learning health systems and substance use care cascade achievement among justice-involved youth: A cluster-randomized stepped-wedge clinical trial. JAMA Network Open, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.58222

Alley, Z. M., Chapman, J. E., Schaper, H., & Saldana, L. (2023). The relative value of pre-implementation stages for successful implementation of evidence-informed programs. Implementation Science, 18(1), 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-023-01285-0

Alley, Z. M., Chapman, J. E., Schaper, H., & Saldana, L. (2021). Variability Across Programs in the Likelihood of Program Start-Up and Role of Pre-Implementation Activity Completion. Poster presented at 14th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health. Virtual Event. December 14-16.

Alsan, M., Gold., M., Grazier, K., Parekh, A., & Saldana, L., (2025, April 9). Blueprint for a national prevention infrastructure for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders [report release to sponsors]. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Baloh, J., Curran, G., & Saldana, L. (2022, Sept. 9). R3 Supervisor Strategy in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings: A Qualitative Formative Evaluation of Provider Perceptions in Arkansas. Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Conference.

Barnett, M. L., Dopp, A. R., Klein, C., Ettner, S. L., Powell, B. J., & Saldana, L. (2020). Collaborating with health economists to advance implementation science: A qualitative study. Implementation Science Communications, 1, 82. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-020-00074-w

Barnett, M. L., Stadnick, N. A., Proctor, E. K., Dopp, A. R., & Saldana, L. (2021). Moving beyond Aim Three: a need for a transdisciplinary approach to build capacity for economic evaluations in implementation science. Implementation Science Communications, 2, 133. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-021-00239-1

Barnett, M., Miranda, J., Kia-Keating, M., Saldana, L., Landsverk, J., & Lau, A. S. (2019). Developing and evaluating a lay health worker delivered implementation intervention to decrease engagement disparities in behavioural parent training: a mixed methods study protocol. BMJ Open, 9(7). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-028988

Beidas, R. S., Dorsey, S., Lewis, C. C., Lyon, A. R., Powell, B. J., Purtle, J., Saldana, L., Shelton, R. C., Stirman, S. W., & Lane-Fall, M. B. (2022). Promises and pitfalls in implementation science from the perspective of US-based researchers: learning from a pre-mortem. Implementation Science,17(1), 55. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-022-01226-3

Beidas, R. S., Saldana, L., & Shelton, R. C. (2023). Testing psychosocial interventions in the contexts they are meant to be delivered. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 91(4), 189–191. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000797

Beidas, R., Saldana, L., & Shelton, R. C. (2024). Advancing a mission of translational intervention science: Comment on premature implementation. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 92(5), 324–326. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000885

Block, P., Campbell, M., Cruden, G., & Saldana, L. (2023, Feb. 21). Anticipating and Accounting for Implementation and Intervention Costs with Evidence-Based Tools. 4th Annual NIH HEAL Initiative Investigator Meeting.

Block, P., Saldana, L., & Campbell, M. (2022, Dec. 13). Leveraging Economic Tools in the Context of the Stages of Implementation Completion (SIC) to Inform Implementation and Plan for Sustainment. 15th Annual Conference on the Science of the Dissemination and Implementation in Health. Washington DC, Dec. 13, 2022.

Block, P., Saldana, L.,& Campbell, M. (2022, Sept. 10). Implementation Costs and Resource Allocation of a Complex Intervention. Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Conference.

Borduin, C. M., Letourneau, E. J., Henggeler, S. W., Saldana, L., & Swenson, C. (2007). Multisystemic Therapy for youth with problem sexual behaviors: Treatment Manual. Charleston, SC: Family Services Research Center.

Brown, C. H., Chamberlain, P., Saldana, L., Padgett, C., Wang, W., & Cruden, G. (2014). Evaluation of two implementation strategies in 51 child county public service systems in two states: results of a cluster randomized head-to-head implementation trial. Implementation Science, 9, 134. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-014-0134-8

Bunger, A. C., Chuang, E., Girth, A. M., Lancaster, K. E., Smith, R., Phillips, R. J., Martin, J., Gadel, F., Willauer, T., Himmeger, M. J., Millisor, J., McClellan, J., Powell, B. J., Saldana, L., & Aarons, G. A. (2024). Specifying cross-system collaboration strategies for implementation: A multi-site qualitative study with child welfare and behavioral health organizations. Implementation Science, 19(1), 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-024-01335-1

Bunger, A. C., Chuang, E., Girth, A., Lancaster, K. E., Gadel, F., Himmeger, M., Saldana, L., Powell, B. J., & Aarons, G. A. (2020). Establishing cross-systems collaborations for implementation: protocol for a longitudinal mixed methods study. Implementation Science, 15(1), 55. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-020-01016-9

Burduli, E., Landis, T., Brumley, K., Kenefick, L., Paulsgrove, K., Jones, H., Barbosa-Leiker, C., Brooks, O., Gartstein, M., & Saldana, L. (2025). Systemic barriers and stigma: Healthcare provider perspectives on perinatal and neonatal care in the fentanyl crisis. Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, 172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2025.209644

Chamberlain, P., & Saldana, L. (2017). Scaling Evidence Based Interventions: Challenges, Outcomes, and Lessons Learned. Presented at the Annual Society for Social Work and Research Conference. New Orleans, LA: January.

Chamberlain, P., & Saldana, L. (2015). Scaling up Treatment Foster Care Oregon: A randomized trial of two implementation strategies. In M. J. Van Ryzin, K. L. Kumpfer, G. M. Fosco & M. T. Greenberg (Eds.). Family-based prevention programs for children and adolescents: Theory, research, and large-scale dissemination (pp. 186-205). New York, NY: Psychology Press.

Chamberlain, P., & Saldana, L. (2014). Practice-research partnerships that scale-up, attain fidelity, and sustain evidence-based practices. In P.C. Kendall & R.S. Beidas (Eds.), Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices in child and adolescent mental health (pp. 127-142). New York: Oxford University Press.

Chamberlain, P., & Saldana, L. (2015). Bringing Evidence-Based Interventions to Scale: Examples from the US and England. Presented at the Annual Western Psychological Association Meeting. Las Vegas, Nevada: April.

Chamberlain, P., & Saldana, L. (2013). Implementing Comprehensive Evidence-Based Preventive Intervention in the Real World. Presented at the Annual Addiction Health Services Research. Portland, OR: October.

Chamberlain, P., Brown, C. H., & Saldana, L. (2011). Observational measure of implementation progress in community based settings: the Stages of Implementation Completion (SIC). Implementation Science, 6, 116. https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-6-116

Chamberlain, P., Brown, C. H., Saldana, L., Reid, J., Wang, W., Marsenich, L., Sosna, T., Padgett, C., & Bouwman, G. (2008). Engaging and recruiting counties in an experiment on implementing evidence-based practice in California. Administration and Policy in Mental Health, 35(4), 250–260. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-008-0167-x

Chamberlain, P., Feldman, S. W., Wulczyn, F., Saldana, L., & Forgatch, M. (2016). Implementation and evaluation of linked parenting models in a large urban child welfare system. Child Abuse & Neglect, 53, 27–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2015.09.013

Chamberlain, P., Landsverk, J., Saldana, L., & Wulczyn, F. (2014). Child Success NYC: Goals, Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. Presented at the 28th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. San Diego, CA: January.

Chamberlain, P., Landsverk, J., Saldana, L., & Wulczyn, F. (2014). Goals, Designs, Implementation and Evaluation of Child Welfare Reform Using Linked Evidence Based Practices. Presented at the 28th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. San Diego, CA: January.

Chamberlain, P., Saldana, L., Brown, C. H., & Leve, L. (2010). Implementation of Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care in California: A randomized control trial of an evidence-based practice. In M. Roberts-DeGennaro & S.J. Fogel (Eds.), Using evidence to inform practice for community and organizational change (pp. 218-234). Lyceum Books. 

Chamberlain, P., Snowden, L. R., Padgett, C., Saldana, L., Roles, J., Holmes, L., Ward, H., Soper, J., Reid., J, & Landsverk, J. (2011). A strategy for assessing costs of implementing new practices in the child welfare system: Adapting the English cost calculator in the United States. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Review, 38(1), 24-31. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-010-0318-8

Chokron Garneau, H., Assefa, M. T., Jo, B., Ford, J. H., 2nd, Saldana, L., & McGovern, M. P. (2022). Sustainment of integrated care in addiction treatment settings: primary outcomes from a  cluster-randomized controlled trial. Psychiatric Services, 73(3), 280–286. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.202000293

Cruden, G., & Saldana, L. (2021). Aligning Decision Makers’ and Researchers’ Definitions of “Evidence-Based.” Poster presented at 14th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health. Virtual Event. December 14-16.

Cruden, G., Campbell, M., & Saldana, L. (2020). Impact of COVID-19 on Service Delivery Frequency and Volume for an Evidence-Based Behavioral Treatment for Child Welfare-Involved Families. Virtual Interactive Poster. 13th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health. Virtual Event. December 15-17.

Cruden, G., Campbell, M. & Saldana, L. (2021). The impact of COVID-19 on service delivery for an evidence-based behavioral treatment for families in the child welfare system. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 129, Article 108388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108388

Cruden, G., Crawford, S., Campbell, M., & Saldana, L. (2022). Leveraging a System Dynamics Simulation Model to Facilitate Clinician Learning During Pre-Implementation. Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Conference. Sept. 10, 2022.

Cruden, G., Crawford, S., Saldana, L. (2021). Prevention Adaptation of an Evidence-based Treatment for Parents Involved With Child Welfare Who Use Substances. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, Article 689432. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.689432

Cruden, G., Powell, B. J., Frerichs, L., Lanier, P., Brown, C. H., Saldana, L., & Lich, K. H. (2024). Leveraging group model building to operationalize implementation strategies across implementation phases: an exemplar related to child maltreatment intervention selection. Implementation Science Communications, 5(1), 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-024-00660-2

Cruden, G., Powell, B. J., Frerichs, L., Lanier, P., Hendricks Brown, C., Saldana, L., & Hassmiller Lich, K. (2024). Leveraging group model building to operationalize implementation strategies across implementation phases: An exemplar related to child maltreatment intervention selection. Implementation Science Communications, 5(134).https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-024-00660-2

Cruden, G., Schaper, H., Crawford, S., Wong, D., & Saldana, L. (2022). Illuminating the Impacts of the Outer Context on Implementation. 15th Annual Conference on the Science of the Dissemination and Implementation in Health. Washington DC, Dec.13, 2022.

Daniel, A. E., & Saldana, L. (1999). Evaluating allegations of sexual abuse. Presented to the University of Missouri Medical School Fellows Program.

Daniel, A. E., & Saldana, L. (1999). Special cases in custody evaluations. Presented to the University of Missouri Medical School Grand Rounds.

Dir, A. L., Saldana, L., Chapman, J. E., & Aalsma, M. C. (2019). Burnout and Mental Health Stigma Among Juvenile Probation Officers: The Moderating Effect of Participatory Atmosphere. Administration and Policy in Mental Health, 46(2), 167–174. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-018-0902-x

Dubowitz, H., Saldana, L., Magder, L. A., Palinkas, L. A., Landsverk, J. A., Belanger, R. L., & Nwosu, U.S. (2020). Protocol for comparing two training approaches for primary care professionals implementing the Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) model. Implementation Science Communications, 1, 78. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-020-00059-9

Eisman, A. B., Kilbourne, A. M., Dopp, A. R., Saldana, L., & Eisenberg, D. (2020). Economic evaluation in implementation science: Making the business case for implementation strategies. Psychiatry Research, 283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2019.06.008

Emerson, A., Allison, M., Saldana, L., Kelly, P. J., & Ramaswamy, M. (2021). Collaborating to offer HPV vaccinations in jails: results from a pre-implementation study in four states. BMC Health Services Research, 21(1), 309. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06315-5

Ford, J. H., Kaur, A., Rao, D., Gilson, A., Bolt, D. M., Garneau, H. C., Saldana, L., & McGovern, M. P. (2021). Improving Medication Access within Integrated Treatment for Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders in Substance Use Treatment Agencies. Implementation Research and Practice, 2. https://doi.org/10.1177/26334895211033659

Ford, J. H., Zehner, M. E., Schaper, H., & Saldana, L. (2023). Adapting the stages of implementation completion to an evidence-based implementation strategy: The development of the NIATx stages of implementation completion. Implementation Research and Practice, 4,. https://doi.org/10.1177/26334895231200379

Ford, J., Cheng, H., Gassman, M., Schaper, H., Saldana, L., & McGovern, M. (2023, December 11). Tracking pathways of implementation strategy participation and fidelity in an adaptive implementation trial [Presentation]. Academy Health 16th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health, Washington, DC, United States.