Using a collaboratory model to translate social work research into practice and policy

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A study is conducted to examine how an initiative of 10 collaborative projects focused on children and youth have applied principles of participatory research, collaboratories, and technological solutions. The results show that both the collaborative method and the infusion of technology were central to the functioning of collaboratory projects and, ultimately, the translation from research to practice and policy.

Public affairs, Children, Youth, Social aspects, Teenagers, Social work with children, Social work with teenagers, Social work with youth, Participant observation, Participatory research, Social case work with teenagers, Social case work with children, Social case work with youth

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The validity and reliability testing of a consumer-based cultural competency inventory

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A statewide data collection effort was implemented to assess the validity and reliability of a 52-item consumer assessment instrument of the cultural competency of mental health providers. The findings stated that the scale has good psychometric properties and can be used as a clinical tool in the assessment of the cultural competency of mental health providers.

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Capacity-to-consent in psychiatric research: Development and preliminary testing of a screening tool

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The development and preliminary testing of a capacity-to-consent tool constructed for a study of psychiatric diagnosing in a community clinic is described. The tool is effective in identifying persons who could not demonstrate consent capacity, thereby protecting prospective participants.

Psychiatric research

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