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Open Access 01-12-2015 | Research

A cluster-randomised controlled trial of values-based training to promote autonomously held recovery values in mental health workers

Authors: Virginia Williams, Frank P. Deane, Lindsay G. Oades, Trevor P. Crowe, Joseph Ciarrochi, Retta Andresen

Published in: Implementation Science | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Background

The implementation and use of evidence-based practices is a key priority for recovery-oriented mental health service provision. Training and development programmes for employees continue to be a key method of knowledge and skill development, despite acknowledged difficulties with uptake and maintenance of behaviour change. Self-determination theory suggests that autonomy, or a sense that behaviour is self-generated, is a key motivator to sustained behaviour change, in this case practices in mental health services. This study examined the utility of values-focused staff intervention as a specific, reproducible method of autonomy support.

Methods

Mental health workers (n = 146) were assigned via cluster randomisation to either a values clarification condition or an active problem-solving control condition.

Results

Results demonstrated that a structured values clarification exercise was useful in promoting integrated motivation for the changed practice and resulted in increased implementation planning.

Conclusions

Structured values clarification intervention demonstrates utility as a reproducible means of autonomy support within the workplace. We discuss future directions for the study of autonomous motivation in the field of implementation science.

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Metadata
Title
A cluster-randomised controlled trial of values-based training to promote autonomously held recovery values in mental health workers
Authors
Virginia Williams
Frank P. Deane
Lindsay G. Oades
Trevor P. Crowe
Joseph Ciarrochi
Retta Andresen
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Implementation Science / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1748-5908
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-015-0363-5

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