title: Collaborative research with a family support organization.
abstract: Technical assistance on seven self-surveys was provided to a statewide family support organization. The collaborative approach increased client involvement, offered significant economies, and reduced barriers to dissemination, at the same time requiring trade-offs between methodological rigor and utility to the group.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Davis.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sommer
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012106:Research; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012944:Social Support