title: Research in a community health center: A framework for action.
abstract: Research and evaluation is a central part of the program of the Southeast Wyoming Mental Health Center. An evaluation team of four consultants is used for (1) continuing review of Center goals, (2) developing record forms and systems for processing demographic data, (3) creation of instrumentation and research design for study of individual projects, and (4) analysis of data and writing and publication of reports. The team is closely integrated into the overall planning of Center activities. Benefits include refined programming, increased staff effectiveness, and improved feedback to the community. This procedure creates a close interaction between the Center staff and the Evaluation Team in planning both the various projects and the associated research. The benefits of this collaboration include improved research design, increased communication of project goals, and an acceptance and understanding of the purpose of research instrumentation by the staff.
authors.affiliation: Southeast Wyoming Mental Health Center, Cheyenne.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Hinkle
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Cole
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Oetting