A cluster-randomised controlled trial of values-based training to promote autonomously held recovery values in mental health workers

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Williams, V; Deane, FP; Oades, LG; Crowe, TP; Ciarrochi, J; Andresen, RDate
2016-02-02Source Title
Implementation SciencePublisher
BMCUniversity of Melbourne Author/s
Oades, LindsayAffiliation
Melbourne Graduate School of EducationMetadata
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Williams, V., Deane, F. P., Oades, L. G., Crowe, T. P., Ciarrochi, J. & Andresen, R. (2016). A cluster-randomised controlled trial of values-based training to promote autonomously held recovery values in mental health workers. IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE, 11 (1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-015-0363-5.Access Status
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BACKGROUND: The implementation and use of evidence-based practices is a key priority for recovery-oriented mental health service provision. Training and development programmes for employees continue to be a key method of knowledge and skill development, despite acknowledged difficulties with uptake and maintenance of behaviour change. Self-determination theory suggests that autonomy, or a sense that behaviour is self-generated, is a key motivator to sustained behaviour change, in this case practices in mental health services. This study examined the utility of values-focused staff intervention as a specific, reproducible method of autonomy support. METHODS: Mental health workers (n = 146) were assigned via cluster randomisation to either a values clarification condition or an active problem-solving control condition. RESULTS: Results demonstrated that a structured values clarification exercise was useful in promoting integrated motivation for the changed practice and resulted in increased implementation planning. CONCLUSIONS: Structured values clarification intervention demonstrates utility as a reproducible means of autonomy support within the workplace. We discuss future directions for the study of autonomous motivation in the field of implementation science. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ACTRN12613000353796.
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