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Collaborative research with a family support organization.

R Sommer1

  • 1University of California, Davis.

Psychiatry
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Technical assistance for self-surveys enhanced client involvement and efficiency for a family support organization. This collaboration balanced methodological rigor with practical utility for the group.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Support Services
  • Program Evaluation
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Family support organizations often face challenges in implementing and disseminating self-surveys.
  • Effective technical assistance is crucial for optimizing survey utility and client engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide technical assistance for seven self-surveys to a statewide family support organization.
  • To evaluate the impact of a collaborative approach on client involvement, economies, and dissemination barriers.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative technical assistance model was employed for seven self-surveys.
  • The approach focused on balancing methodological rigor with the practical needs of the organization.

Main Results:

  • The collaborative approach significantly increased client involvement in the self-surveys.
  • Substantial economies were achieved, and barriers to dissemination were reduced.
  • Trade-offs were noted between methodological rigor and the immediate utility of the surveys for the group.

Conclusions:

  • Collaborative technical assistance can enhance the effectiveness of self-surveys in family support settings.
  • The approach offers a practical model for improving program evaluation while managing resource constraints.
  • Careful consideration of the balance between rigor and utility is essential for successful implementation.

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