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

<bold>Objectives:: </bold>The study describes the implementation and adaptation of a brief intervention model as routine clinical practice in an acute care service.<bold>Methods:: </bold>An action research process informed the evaluation and design of the intervention.<bold>Results:: </bold>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.<bold>Conclusions:: </bold>This paper highlights the value in realigning practice with fundamental engagement principles to improve practice outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]