Extrait

Background and study aims The study aims to measure whether a 40 hour mental health structured and standardised training course for front line health workers in Kenya can help them diagnose mental health problems better and facilitate the recovery of their clients over a three month follow up period. Who can participate? Men and women aged over 16 are eligible to participate in the study. People with learning disabilities, dementia and life threatening illness are excluded. What does the study involve? The study compares health workers and their clients from 50 health centres where staff have received the mental health training with health workers and their clients from 50 health centres where staff have not received the mental health training. All clients receive their normal care from the health workers; the study is not testing a specific drug. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Participation in the study will enable researchers and health personnel to better understand the health needs of clients and the training needs of those who care for them. There are no personal rewards for participation but participants may benefit by understanding mental health care better. Where is the study run from? The study is run from Great Lakes University Kisumu, University of Nairobi and King’s College London. There are 100 health centres involved in Nyanza province. When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? The study is running between August 2010 and December 2011. Participants have already been recruited. Who is funding the study? UK Department for International Development and the Nuffield Foundation. Who is the main contact? Professor Rachel Jenkins, King’s College London

Critère d'inclusion

• Mental Health

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