Anne Pf Wand, Margaret Thomas, Andrew Baillie, Megan Still, Kate Anderson, Jemima Isbester, Andrew McDonald
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ObjectiveTo develop a data-informed research strategy for a public mental health service (MHS).MethodsData collection involved consultation with MHS key stakeholders and external partners and a MHS staff survey regarding research training, experience, needs and suggested research themes for the MHS. Results were descriptively analysed, discussed in a MHS research planning workshop and used to inform the research strategy.ResultsEnablers of research included time, funding, research training and resources/infrastructure and linkage with supervisors/mentors. Barriers included lack of time, funding/resources and managerial support, competing clinical demands and lacking confidence, skills or experience. Key workshop outcomes were two strategic goals: to build a collaborative research culture, and to focus on translational multidisciplinary research which improves outcomes and experiences for consumers, families and MHS staff. To achieve goals, strategic actions with matching priorities and signs of success were outlined.ConclusionsMultidisciplinary and peer worker staff perspectives directly informed development of the MHS's Strategic Plan for Research, anchoring the plan in the local context and identifying strengths and limitations to be addressed to achieve the Plan. These study findings may assist other public MHSs wishing to establish their own research strategy and embed a research culture as part of clinical practice.
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Australasian Psychiatry is the bi-monthly journal of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) that aims to promote the art of psychiatry and its maintenance of excellence in practice. The journal is peer-reviewed and accepts submissions, presented as original research; reviews; descriptions of innovative services; comments on policy, history, politics, economics, training, ethics and the Arts as they relate to mental health and mental health services; statements of opinion and letters. Book reviews are commissioned by the editor. A section of the journal provides information on RANZCP business and related matters.