Evaluation of the Behaviour  Support Profile

The Campus Mental Health Strategy’s Trauma-Informed Preventative Care research project, “Evaluation of the Behaviour Support Profile (BSP)” aims to assess the effectiveness, usability, and acceptability of the BSP to guide improvements.

The BSP is a trauma-informed preventative care tool integrated into the electronic medical record (EMR) at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

It documents psychosocial needs, communication preferences, and strategies to prevent and reduce distress for patients in paediatric healthcare.

We are currently working to optimise its usability and accessibility to better support staff in delivering patient-centred care.

Evaluation of the BSP

In 2024 we conducted a mixed-methods evaluation of the BSP and presented our findings at the Melbourne Children's Nursing Research and Clinical Innovations Symposium. 

Some of the key insights from this study include the BSP's ability to enhance care-planning, strengthen staff-patient engagement, and improve communication between staff and families. 

The evaluation also identified areas for improvement like increasing accessibility within the EMR and expanding access for children, young people, and families to contribute information. 

Check out our "Evaluation of the Behaviour Support Profile" research poster.

 

Acknowledgement of Country

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At Mental Health Central we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, gather and work. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We acknowledge all people with a lived or living experience of mental ill-health and recovery. At the Campus, we particularly acknowledge children, young people, families, carers, and supporters. We recognise their vital contribution and value the courage of those who share this unique perspective for the purpose of learning and growing together to achieve better outcomes for the Campus, staff, sector, and all people of lived experience.

 

Proudly supported by The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation