Moving from ‘what we know works’ to ‘what we do in practice’: An evidence overview of implementation and diffusion of innovation in transition to adulthood for care experienced young people

AbstractGlobal research has shown that most young people who are care experienced are not prepared to transition to independent living at 18  years of age and require support into early adulthood. We used rigorous systematic methods to identify English-based peer reviewed and grey literature describing innovations relevant to care experienced young people as they transition into adulthood, with a focus upon lessons for their implementa tion and diffusion. We synthesised the evidence narratively and organise data linked to seven key areas important to the transition to adulthood: (1) Health and well-being; (2) relationships; (3) education and training; (4) employment; (5) participation in society; (6) accommodation; (7) other. Twen ty-five papers met our inclusion criteria. This review has found that, whilst there are a broad spectrum of innovations taking place within the social care environment for care experienced young people to support their transition into adulthood, there exists limited insight into how best to support implementation and diffusion of evidence-based innovation. We drew upon the ‘Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research’, developed in the setting of clinical service delivery, to highlight challenges in implementing and diffusing evidence-based innovation for care experienced young peop le transitioning into adulthood.

Source: Child and Family Social Work - February 2, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Hayley Alderson, Deborah Smart, Gary Kerridge, Graeme Currie, Rebecca Johnson, Eileen Kaner, Amy Lynch, Emily Munro, Jacky Swan, Ruth McGovern Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research