Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now
U.S. flag
An official website of the United States government
Veterans Benefits and Health Care About VA Find a VA Location

VA Health Systems Research

Go to the VA ORD website
Go to the QUERI website

HSR&D Citation Abstract

Search | Search by Center | Search by Source | Keywords in Title

Measuring and Improving Sustainability in Mental Health (MH) System Redesign within the Veterans Administration

Ford J, Krahn DD, Wise M, Oliver K, Wheelock A. Measuring and Improving Sustainability in Mental Health (MH) System Redesign within the Veterans Administration. Paper presented at: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting; 2011 Jun 12; Seattle, WA.



Abstract:

This research examines staff insights on organizational attributes impacting sustainability propensity of change projects implemented as part of the Veterans Administration Mental Health Systems Redesign (MHSR) initiative. Change team members were asked to retrospectively answer questions related to sustainability. We examined the variability in sustainability across facilities and by staff characteristics and explored individual responses that predict sustainability. Qualitative interviews were conducted in two Veteran Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) in order to better understand the organizational factors that facilitate and impede change and sustainability.




Questions about the HSR website? Email the Web Team

Any health information on this website is strictly for informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition.