Systems change involves moving knowledge into practice by showing
it is accepted, incorporated and maintained. Systems change projects
target providers with an aim to inform their practices by enabling
them to translate empirical research data into clinically relevant
information.
The
major areas of change include government, education, health care,
criminal justice, and mental health. Types of change involved include
direct advocacy, administration, service delivery, education/training,
licensure, collaboration, policy, funding, science-based treatment
and technical assistance.
Thus,
technology transfer focuses on an effort to "induce change
in programming or policy formation". In offering training,
there is a need to consider relevance, timelines, clarity, credibility,
replicability and acceptability of research findings. To achieve
effectiveness four conditions are necessary for technology transfer
and they include:
• Bringing appropriate innovation to the attention of organizations
and making them accessible for dissemination.
• Evidence showing that the use of the innovation is feasible
and effective.
• Adequacy of resources.
• Providing interventions encourage individuals and organizations
to change.
