Abstract
This paper describes an innovative training programme for the newly created role of the primary mental health worker (PMHW). Five PMHWs in Birmingham undertook a 12-week full-time training programme to prepare them for their appointment. At the end of the initial training period they had a three-week workplace induction. During the training, the workers evaluated the educational sessions and at the completion of the course attended a focus group to discuss their opinions of the training. A further focus group was run once the PMHWs had been in post for three months to compare the utility of their training in practice, and to formulate ideas for future PMHW training programmes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 475-483 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Education for Primary Care |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2003 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Primary care
- Primary healthcare team
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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