Collaborative knowledge sharing in developing and evaluating a training programme for health professionals to implement a social intervention in dementia research
The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice
ISSN: 1755-6228
Article publication date: 28 May 2021
Issue publication date: 27 July 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to explore the utility of collaborative knowledge sharing with stakeholders in developing and evaluating a training programme for health professionals to implement a social intervention in dementia research.
Design/methodology/approach
The programme consisted of two phases: 1) development phase guided by the Buckley and Caple’s training model and 2) evaluation phase drew on the Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model. Survey and interview data was collected from health professionals, people with dementia and their supporters who attended the training programme, delivered or participated in the intervention. Qualitative data was analysed using the framework analysis.
Findings
Seven health professionals participated in consultations in the development phase. In the evaluation phase, 20 intervention facilitators completed the post one-day training evaluations and three took part in the intervention interviews. Eight people with dementia and their supporters from the promoting independence in dementia feasibility study participated in focus groups interviews. The findings show that intervention facilitators were satisfied with the training programme. They learnt new knowledge and skills through an interactive learning environment and demonstrated competencies in motivating people with dementia to engage in the intervention. As a result, this training programme was feasible to train intervention facilitators.
Practical implications
The findings could be implemented in other research training contexts where those delivering research interventions have professional skills but do not have knowledge of the theories and protocols of a research intervention.
Originality/value
This study provided insights into the value of collaborative knowledge sharing between academic researchers and multiple non-academic stakeholders that generated knowledge and maximised power through building new capacities and alliances.
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Citation
Leung, P., Csipke, E., Yates, L., Birt, L. and Orrell, M. (2021), "Collaborative knowledge sharing in developing and evaluating a training programme for health professionals to implement a social intervention in dementia research", The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, Vol. 16 No. 4, pp. 269-284. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-10-2020-0071
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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