Single session work: Implementing brief intervention as routine practice in an acute care mental health assessment service.

Objectives:The study describes the implementation and adaptation of a brief intervention model as routine clinical practice in an acute care service.Methods:An action research process informed the evaluation and design of the intervention.Results:The model’s theoretical framework enhanced clinical practice and benefited consumers, though it was too rigid to be implemented in an acute care setting, so was adapted to suit this environment.Conclusions:This paper highlights the value in realigning practice with fundamental engagement principles to improve practice outcomes.