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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research 5/2006

01-09-2006 | Original Paper

Research–Practice Partnership in Mental Health: Lessons from Participants

Authors: Ann F. Garland, Dena Plemmons, Leita Koontz

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 5/2006

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Abstract

Despite pervasive calls for increased collaboration between researchers and practitioners, there has been limited research on research–practice partnership in mental health. This qualitative study describes one research–practice partnership that supports a study of community-based psychotherapy for children and families. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with all 12 participants (six Researchers and six Practitioners) to elicit perceptions of the collaborative process, including (a) attitudes and experiences entering into the collaboration, (b) perceived challenges and benefits, and (c) suggestions for improvements in future efforts. The findings reinforce the central role of communication and trust-building in developing effective collaborations and exchanging knowledge.
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Metadata
Title
Research–Practice Partnership in Mental Health: Lessons from Participants
Authors
Ann F. Garland
Dena Plemmons
Leita Koontz
Publication date
01-09-2006
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 5/2006
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-006-0062-2

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