Organizational change towards the empowerment-community integration paradigm in community mental health.
As a part of a larger study of change towards the values of an empowerment-community integration paradigm in community mental health, we examined changes in 3 mental health organizations in 1 community. Using qualitative methods, we focused on: (a) change pathways, (b) organizational change outcomes, and (c) the factors which helped and hindered change outcomes. We found evidence of a paradigm shift in the values and related practices within the organizations. Our results and themes are discussed and aimed at understanding and integrating knowledge about organizational change and the empowerment-community integration paradigm in community mental health.
Ochocka
J
J
Centre for Research and Education in Human Services, Kitchener, ON. cfre@kw.igs.net
Nelson
G
G
Lord
J
J
D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003256:Community Participation; D006801:Humans; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011209:Power, Psychological; D012112:Residential Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*