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Evidence into practice workshops: impact evaluation

Summary

Introduction

Background

Evidence into practice: the challenge

Previous evaluation of mental health improvement training

The evidence into practice workshops

Workshop aims

Key target group

Key target group

Objectives

Design of the evidence into practice training

Course evaluation

Key findings

Impact evaluation

Aims

Methodology

Results

Responses received

Mental health improvement activity since the workshop

Application of information and learning from the workshops

Achieving personal action points

Contacts with other workshop participants

Levels of confidence

Evaluating mental health improvement activity

Key enduring learning points.

Understandings of mental health and ill health

Evaluation process

Evidence base

Inclusion and participation

Organisational change

Barriers and challenges

Supports for mental health improvement

Gathering momentum and building local capacity

Local allies and networks

Future support required for local mental health improvement

Continuous learning and development

Resources

Building organisational capacity

Strengthening local networks and partnerships

Coordinating local action

Local training and awareness raising

Conclusions

References

Appendix/Appendices

Appendix 1. Information sheet

Appendix 2. Letter of invitation

Appendix 3. Pre-workshop participant self-assessment Questionnaire

Appendix 4. Workshop programme

Appendix 5. Reading list

Appendix 6. Course evaluation form

Appendix 7. Impact questionnaire

Appendix 8. Telephone interview schedule