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Adopting innovations--lessons learned from a peer-based hospital diversion program.

B Burns-Lynch1, M S Salzer

  • 1Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

Community Mental Health Journal
|August 16, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study examined a peer-based hospital diversion program for mental health services. Despite being well-received, the program faced challenges in full adoption and ultimately closed, offering valuable lessons for service innovation implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Mental Health Innovation
  • Healthcare Adoption

Background:

  • Bridging the gap between research and practice is crucial for healthcare improvement.
  • Understanding the adoption of service innovations is of significant interest.
  • Peer-based programs offer unique models for mental health service delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on a peer-based hospital diversion program.
  • To evaluate the program's success in service provision and desirability.
  • To identify lessons learned from the program's implementation and closure.

Main Methods:

  • The study focused on a peer-based hospital diversion program.
  • The program offered respite care, clinical monitoring, and peer support.

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  • Qualitative insights were gathered from service recipients and clinical agencies.

    • Main Results:

    • The program successfully provided services to its target population.
    • Service recipients and clinical agencies viewed the program favorably.
    • Full adoption of the innovation was not achieved.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite positive reception, the program did not achieve full adoption.
    • The program closed within a year of its opening.
    • Lessons learned from this innovation's lifecycle can inform future implementations.