Införande av evidensbaserade metoder
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Implementeringsteori FörändringsstrategierOrganisationsteoriEvidensEvidensbaserade metoderImplementeringInförandePsychologyPsykologiSocial Sciences
This thesis is composed within the framework of the supplementary course in psychotherapy concentrating on family therapy (60 credits) arranged by Lund University's affiliate in Västerås, Sweden.The purpose of this thesis has been to explore how the idea to initiate evidence based methods in the workings of the Individual and Family Care Department of the City of Västerås was born. Furthermore the thesis will explore if consideration for methods of theoretical implementation are implied. The study assumes a qualitative attempt and is based on semi-structured interviews from three levels within the organization, including both management and operation.Theories on organization,implementation and the theory on change strategies have been used as a theoretical starting point.The study result shows that introduction of evidence based methods in the City of Västerås is based on the experiences of the organization regarding the need to develop and increase social services contributions to non-institutional care. Experiences from expensive transferrals to institutions which only occasionally produced satisfactory results were a contributing factor. New published research and a strong interest and desire inside the department to improve and change social services contributions have naturally been a positive influence for the development. The strategy of change was initiated from a close operational, democratic and communicative perspective. The decision to adopt evidence based methods was discussed and accepted at all levels of the organization. Mentioned factors are regarded as important aspects to achieve for a successful implementation according to the theories of organisation and implementation as well as the theory on change strategies.