A capability framework to develop leadership for evidence-informed therapies in publicly-funded mental health services

A capability framework to develop leadership for evidence-informed therapies in publicly-funded mental health services

Published 20th February 2017

G Lau, P Meredith, S Bennett, D Crompton, F Dark

Abstract: It is difficult to replicate evidence-informed models of psychosocial and assertive care interventions in non-research settings, and means to determine workforce capability for psychosocial therapies have not been readily available. The purpose of this paper is to describe and provide a rationale for the Therapy Capability Framework (TCF) which aims to enhance access to, and quality of, evidence-informed practice for consumers of mental health services (MHSs) by strengthening workforce capabilities and leadership for psychosocial therapies.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Guided by literature regarding the inadequacies and inconsistencies of evidence-informed practice provided by publicly-funded MHSs, this descriptive paper details the TCF and its application to enhance leadership and provision of evidence-informed psychosocial therapies within multi-disciplinary teams.

 Findings: The TCF affords both individual and strategic workforce development opportunities. Applying the TCF as a service-wide workforce strategy may assist publicly-funded mental health leaders, and other speciality health services, establish a culture that values leadership, efficiency, and evidence-informed practice.

 

Authors

David Crompton

Executive Director AMHS

Publication Type

Journal Article

Themes

Child Health, Learning and Disability

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