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Abstract Group Therapy is an effective treatment, but evidence on implementing and sustaining a Therapeutic Group Program (TGP) in an Australian public mental health service is limited. This study aimed to identify key elements for TGP implementation, sustainability and scaling implementation. Five years post-implementation, a retrospective analysis was conducted via 14 interviews with case managers, consumers, and management. Michie’s COM-B model guided the thematic analysis. Findings revealed: Capability: Shifting towards therapeutic intervention and tailored training enhances staff capability for TGP participation. Motivation: A structured, evidence-based approach and staff involvement in the TGP boost job satisfaction. Opportunity: Management support, staffing, time allocation, resources, budget, and clear governance are vital for TGP sustainability. Behaviour change interventions and clear policy statements in governance documents are strategies to promote the implementation of evidence-based practices. These strategies can facilitate TGP implementation in public mental health settings, offering consumers access to group therapy.
Weideman et al. (Thu,) studied this question.