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Perspectives on competency-based feedback for training non-specialists to deliver psychological interventions: multi-site qualitative study of the EQUIP competency-based approach

3 Jun 2024

The use of feedback to address gaps and reinforce skills is a key component of successful competency-based mental health and psychosocial support intervention training approaches. Competency-based feedback during training and supervision for personnel delivering psychological interventions is vital for safe and effective care.

Authors: Elnasseh, A., Mehta, V. S., Manolova, G., Pedersen, G. A., Golden, S., Eloul, L., Gebrekristos, F., Collins, P. Y., Mutavi, T., Mbwayo, A. W., Mathai, M., Concepcion, T., El Masri, R., Steen, F., Galea, J. T., Contreras, C., Akellot, J., Kasujja, R., Wasereka, S., Mutamba, B. B., … Kohrt, B. A. 

For non-specialists trained in low-resource settings, there is a lack of standardised feedback systems. This study explores perspectives on competency-based feedback, using structured role-plays that are featured on the Ensuring Quality in Psychosocial and Mental Health Care (EQUIP) platform developed by the World Health Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund.

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