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Improving client outcomes: the Kansas technical assistance consultation project.

W P Sullivan1, C A Rapp

  • 1Southwest Missouri State University, Department of S.A.S., Springfield 65804.

Community Mental Health Journal
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Outreach consultation, or technical assistance, effectively transfers mental health knowledge to practitioners. This collaborative model between universities and state departments improves professional practice and program performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Services Research
  • Knowledge Translation
  • Public Health Administration

Background:

  • Effective knowledge transfer to mental health practitioners is a significant challenge.
  • Traditional methods like journals and workshops yield inconsistent results.
  • Bridging the gap between research and practice is crucial for service improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a technical assistance consultation project aimed at improving mental health practice.
  • To evaluate outreach consultation as a method for knowledge transfer.
  • To explore the collaborative potential between universities and state mental health agencies.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a joint technical assistance consultation project.
  • Collaboration between the University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, and the Kansas State Department of Mental Health and Retardation.

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  • Utilizing outreach consultation as a primary knowledge transfer mechanism.

    • Main Results:

    • Technical assistance demonstrated promise as an effective knowledge transfer vehicle.
    • The project served both symbolic and substantive functions in improving practice.
    • Collaboration enhanced the performance of professionals and programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Outreach consultation is a viable strategy for enhancing mental health service delivery.
    • Partnerships between academic institutions and state mental health departments can optimize professional practice.
    • This collaborative model redefines institutional roles in supporting direct practice.