Defining practice: flexibility, legitimacy, and the nature of systems of care and wraparound.
In human services, clear definition of key concepts and strategies is critical to facilitating training, implementation, and research. This article reflects on methods undertaken to specify the wraparound process for children and families, and considers lessons that may be relevant to defining the system of care concept.
Bruns
Eric J
EJ
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy, 2815 Eastlake Ave E, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98102, USA. ebruns@u.washington.edu
Walker
Janet S
JS
D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019058:Community Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006285:Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012922:Social Change