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Are we starting to ‘think family’? evidence from a case file audit of parents and children supported by mental health, addictions and children's services
Author(s) -
McCartan Claire,
Davidson Gavin,
Donaghy Mary,
Grant Anne,
Bunting Lisa,
Devaney John,
Duffy Joe
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
child abuse review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.569
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1099-0852
pISSN - 0952-9136
DOI - 10.1002/car.2738
Subject(s) - audit , mental health , addiction , psychology , value (mathematics) , key (lock) , nursing , medicine , medical education , applied psychology , psychiatry , business , computer security , computer science , accounting , machine learning
Key Practitioner Messages Cases are complex and families can feel overwhelmed by the number of agencies and referrals involved. Systemic, family‐focused practice can lead to improved outcomes; this should be consistent across mental health, addictions and children's services. Efforts to promote interagency collaboration include: clear job descriptions; co‐locating services; home visits; interprofessional education; and joint training. Joint decision‐making can help acknowledge and value everyone's role and contribution. Better recording and sharing of data can support informed, complex decision‐making and optimise support services.