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An evaluation of Knowledge and Understanding Framework personality disorder awareness training: Can a co‐production model be effective in a local NHS mental health Trust?
Author(s) -
Davies Julie,
Sampson Mark,
Beesley Frank,
Smith Debra,
Baldwin Victoria
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
personality and mental health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.193
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 1932-863X
pISSN - 1932-8621
DOI - 10.1002/pmh.1257
Subject(s) - bespoke , general partnership , mental health , psychology , personality , training (meteorology) , service delivery framework , service (business) , production (economics) , medical education , service provider , applied psychology , nursing , medicine , social psychology , business , psychiatry , physics , finance , marketing , meteorology , advertising , economics , macroeconomics
5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, in the Northwest of England, has trained over 500 staff in the Knowledge and Understanding Framework, level 1 personality disorder awareness training. This is a 3‐day nationally devised training programme delivered via an innovative co‐production model (i.e. co‐delivery and partnership working with service users who have lived experience). This paper provides quantitative and qualitative information on the effectiveness of training delivery and also serves to provide some insight into the impact of service‐user involvement via such a co‐production model. Information on 162 participants using the Knowledge and Understanding Framework bespoke questionnaire (Personality Disorder Knowledge, Attitudes and Skills Questionnaire) suggests that the training can be effectively delivered by and within a local NHS Mental Health Trust. Results immediately post‐training suggest an improvement in levels of understanding and capability efficacy and a reduction in negative emotional reactions. Indications from a 3‐month follow‐up suggest that while understanding and emotional reaction remain improved, capability efficacy regresses back to pre‐training levels, suggesting the need for ongoing supervision and/or support to consolidate skills. Discussion includes guidelines for the implementation of a truly integrated co‐production model of training provision, as well as advice relating to the maximization of long‐term benefits. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.