STAFF AND PATIENT PERCEPTIONS OF RESEARCH IN AN INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE |
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| Authors: | Michelle Cleary Glenn E. Hunt Adele Freeman Garry Walter |
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| Affiliation: | 1. University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales;2. Sydney South West Area Mental Health Service (Eastern Zone), Rozelle, New South Wales, Australia;3. Sydney South West Area Mental Health Service (Eastern Zone), Rozelle, New South Wales, Australia;4. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Northern Sydney Central Coast Health |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this research was to survey staff and patients about their experience, knowledge, and attitudes regarding research. One hundred and sixty patients were interviewed using a questionnaire. In addition, a modified version of the same questionnaire was sent to multidisciplinary staff (n = 476), and about two-fifths (n = 181, 38%) were returned. Participants were interested in research and keen to know more about methods and processes. There were significant differences between staff and patients in terms of attitudes towards evidence-based practice and knowledge about research. The findings support the notion that staff and patients hold similar views about research methods and influences. |
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