Staff and patient perceptions of research in an integrated mental health service.
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.
Cleary
Michelle
M
University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. michelle.cleary@email.cs.nsw.gov.au
Hunt
Glenn E
GE
Freeman
Adele
A
Walter
Garry
G
D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D012106:Research / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires