Collaborative partnerships: bridging the knowledge practice gap in client-centred care in mental health. Issue 1 (9th March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McCay, Elizabeth; Cleverley, Kristin; Danaher, Audrey; Mudachi, Naomi
• Is Part Of: Journal of mental health training, education and practice. Volume 10:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 51
• Page End: 60
• Publication Date: 2015-03-09
• Subjects: Mental health personnel -- Periodicals; Mental health personnel -- Training of -- Periodicals; Mental health services -- Periodicals; 362.20715
• DOI: 10.1108/JMHTEP-07-2014-0018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-6228

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Purpose</title> <p> – The purpose of this paper is to describe a partnership, the Ryerson-Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Collaborative for Client-Centred and Family Sensitive Care Collaborative, between an urban university and tertiary care mental health facility to build capacity in using research evidence to support client-centred care. A cornerstone of the partnership was a study exploring the connection between effective interprofessional collaboration and the capacity to provide exemplary client-centred care in mental health. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Design/methodology/approach</title> <p> – The Collaborative brings together organizations with shared values and a commitment to client-centred interprofessional care. It is a strategic approach in amplifying opportunities for the uptake of research evidence and knowledge transfer. One of the principal deliverables for the Collaborative was a multi-phased study exploring the relationship between team collaboration and client-centred care. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Findings</title> <p> – Research findings identified a significant association between the level of team effectiveness and collaboration and the staffs' perceived capacity to deliver client-centred care. Client and family member perspectives highlighted the importance of interprofessional team functioning and collaboration. The work of the Collaborative helped narrow the knowledge practice gap through: a research practicum to mentor graduate students; knowledge exchange and dissemination; and working with advanced practice staff to support change within the organization. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Originality/value</title> <p> – Inter-organizational relationships, such as the Collaborative, support initiatives that accelerate the use of clinically relevant research and bridge the knowledge practice gap. A university/tertiary care teaching facility partnership represents a promising model for advancing and disseminating evidenced-based knowledge.</p> </sec> </abstract>