Barriers and Facilitators of Transferring Research to Practice: An Exploratory Case Study of Motivational Interviewing

Based on Simpson's program change model, this study explored personal and organizational barriers and facilitators of transferring a research-based innovation, motivational interviewing (MI), into the practices of county-employed case managers and counselors. A mixed-method perspective was empl...

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Published in:Journal of social work practice in the addictions 2009-05, Vol.9 (2), p.145-162
Main Authors: Berger, Lisa K., Otto-Salaj, Laura L., Stoffel, Virginia C., Hernandez-Meier, Jennifer, Gromoske, Andrea N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adoption of Innovations
Case Management
case managers
counselors
Interviews
Job Satisfaction
Managers
mental illness
Motivation
motivational interviewing
Organizational Culture
Professional Training
Social Workers
substance use
technology transfer
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Summary:Based on Simpson's program change model, this study explored personal and organizational barriers and facilitators of transferring a research-based innovation, motivational interviewing (MI), into the practices of county-employed case managers and counselors. A mixed-method perspective was employed whereby practitioner and consumer data were gathered via focus groups, and additional practitioner data were collected by means of a 2-wave panel survey. Practitioner focus group data revealed several perceived organizational barriers related to the resource of time, whereas the consumer focus group data uncovered the potential need for practitioners to adopt a research-based technology such as MI. Correlational analyses of practitioner survey data found that the organizational resource of adequate computer equipment and the staff attributes of professional growth, efficacy, and job satisfaction facilitated intention to adopt and implement MI. Implications for human services administrators and MI trainers are discussed.
ISSN:1533-256X
1533-2578
DOI:10.1080/15332560902806199