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Improving clinicians' attitudes toward providing feedback on routine outcome assessments
Aimee Willis1, Frank P Deane, Tim Coombs
1Illawarra Institute for Mental Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
|June 4, 2009
Summary
Clinicians showed improved attitudes toward routine outcome assessments (ROA) and feedback after a training workshop. This positive shift is crucial for enhancing ROA effectiveness in mental health practice.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Clinical Psychology
- Healthcare Training
Background:
- Clinicians often exhibit negative attitudes towards routine outcome assessments (ROA).
- The effectiveness of ROA can be hindered by clinician resistance and poor adoption.
- Understanding clinician attitudes is key to improving mental healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a training workshop on clinicians' attitudes towards ROA.
- To assess changes in attitudes specifically regarding the provision of feedback from ROA.
- To identify factors influencing clinician acceptance of ROA in practice.
Main Methods:
- A training workshop on ROA was delivered to 96 mental health workers.
- Participants utilized a CD-ROM video resource to support the training.
- Questionnaires assessed clinician attitudes before and after the workshop.
Main Results:
- Clinician attitudes towards feedback from ROA were positive at baseline.
- A significant increase in positive general attitudes towards ROA was observed post-training.
- Attitudes related to the provision of feedback from ROA also became significantly more positive.
Conclusions:
- Training workshops can effectively improve clinician attitudes towards ROA and feedback.
- Positive clinician attitudes are a foundational step for enhancing ROA processes.
- Further research, including controlled trials, is needed to assess long-term behavioral changes and practice integration.
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