Author:
Breuer Erica,De Silva Mary J.,Shidaye Rahul,Petersen Inge,Nakku Juliet,Jordans Mark J. D.,Fekadu Abebaw,Lund Crick
Abstract
BackgroundThere is little practical guidance on how contextually relevant mental healthcare plans (MHCPs) can be developed in low-resource settings.AimsTo describe how theory of change (ToC) was used to plan the development and evaluation of MHCPs as part of the PRogramme for Improving Mental health carE (PRIME).MethodToC development occurred in three stages: (a) development of a cross-country ToC by 15 PRIME consortium members; (b) development of country-specific ToCs in 13 workshops with a median of 15 (interquartile range 13–22) stakeholders per workshop; and (c) review and refinement of the cross-country ToC by 18 PRIME consortium members.ResultsOne cross-country and five district ToCs were developed that outlined the steps required to improve outcomes for people with mental disorders in PRIME districts.ConclusionsToC is a valuable participatory method that can be used to develop MHCPs and plan their evaluation.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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