A Technical Assistance Model for Guiding Service and Systems Change.
J Behav Health Serv Res
; 43(3): 380-95, 2016 07.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25239308
ABSTRACT
Technical assistance (TA) has been a ubiquitous part of the implementation of policies, programs, and services across public and private enterprise for decades. There have been few attempts to identify critical components of TA and evaluate its effectiveness. Qualitative analysis of interviews with experienced TA providers suggested a continuum of practice anchored at each end by approaches termed content-driven and relationship-based. Content-driven approaches focus on information transfer and referral whereas relationship-based approaches center on the facilitation of behavior and systems change. TA is almost always a mix of these approaches. Fitting the right approach to each situation is the key to success. The structure of TA is conceptualized as a three-phase set of activities (decision-making, implementation, and evaluation) supported by an effective partnership and informed by the overarching context. The strategies for effective TA are consistent with major theories of behavior change but need to be further evaluated and refined.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Medicina do Comportamento
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Modelos Organizacionais
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Tomada de Decisões
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Behav Health Serv Res
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos