After-Action Reviews for Mental Health in Child Welfare Services
(R34-1 Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This project proposes to improve successful mental health service linkage in Child Welfare Services (CWS) by adapting and testing the After Action Review (AAR) team effectiveness intervention to augment the Child Family Team (CFT) services intervention. Despite being both required and a collaborative approach to service planning, CFT meetings are implemented with questionable fidelity and consistency, rarely including children and families as intended. By inclusion of child and family voice, the AAR-enhanced CFT should lead to increased fidelity to the CFT intervention and greater levels of parental satisfaction with the service and shared decision-making, thus resulting in enhanced follow-through with Action Plans and linkage to mental health care for children.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications to join the trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on service planning and mental health service linkage rather than medication changes.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on improving mental health service connections rather than medication changes.
What data supports the idea that After-Action Reviews for Mental Health in Child Welfare Services is an effective treatment?
The available research shows that After-Action Reviews (AAR) are being adapted to improve mental health service connections in child welfare services. The study protocol suggests that AAR can enhance the effectiveness of child and family team meetings, which are crucial for planning services. Although the research does not provide specific data on outcomes, it indicates that AAR aims to address the inconsistency and lack of child and family involvement in these meetings, which are common issues in usual care. This suggests that AAR could be a promising strategy to improve mental health service delivery in child welfare settings.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment After-Action Review (AAR) for mental health in child welfare services?
The After-Action Review (AAR) process is being adapted to improve mental health service connections in child welfare, as it aims to enhance team effectiveness and ensure the voices of children and families are included in planning. While specific effectiveness data for AAR in this context is not provided, the approach is based on improving service linkage and collaboration, which are known challenges in child welfare services.12345
What safety data exists for After-Action Reviews in child mental health services?
The provided research does not specifically mention After-Action Reviews (AAR) or similar processes in the context of child mental health services. However, it highlights the importance of monitoring and reporting adverse events in pediatric psychosocial interventions. The need for comprehensive and standardized reporting of adverse events is emphasized to ensure the safety and effectiveness of psychological interventions for children. This suggests that while specific safety data for AAR may not be available, the general principles of adverse event monitoring apply to ensure treatment safety.678910
Is the After-Action Review process safe for use in mental health treatments for children?
There is no specific safety data available for the After-Action Review process in mental health treatments for children, but general safety in psychological interventions requires careful monitoring and reporting of any adverse events (unintended negative effects) to ensure they are not harmful.678910
Is the treatment in the trial 'After-Action Reviews for Mental Health in Child Welfare Services' a promising treatment?
Yes, the treatment is promising because it aims to improve mental health service connections for children in child welfare by using after-action reviews. This approach helps ensure that the voices of children and families are included in planning, which can lead to better mental health outcomes.23111213
How does the after-action review treatment differ from other treatments for mental health in child welfare services?
The after-action review treatment is unique because it focuses on improving mental health service linkage by enhancing the effectiveness of child and family team meetings, which are often inconsistent and lack the involvement of children and families. This approach aims to ensure that mental health services are better integrated into child welfare services, addressing a gap in current practices.23111213
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for Child Welfare Services (CWS) leaders, caseworkers, team members involved in child family teams (like mental health providers), and parents/caregivers of children aged 6-17 with open CWS cases needing mental health services. Participants must speak English or Spanish and plan to remain employed for at least six months after the study starts.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Qualitative Needs Assessment
Conduct a qualitative needs assessment targeting the ongoing implementation of the CFT services intervention through interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders.
Intervention Adaptation
Adapt and tailor the After Action Review (AAR) implementation strategy to address the CFT services intervention needs.
Implementation and Assessment
Assess mechanisms of the AAR team effectiveness intervention for CFT implementation and conduct the intervention.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- After-Action Review
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, San Diego
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator