Evaluation Report Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) Training

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1 Evaluation Report Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) Training Participants Of those delegates who attended the Pan London KUF Training , 323 were included in the analysis. Of those included; 59 work in the NHS, 133 work in the 3 rd /Voluntary sector, 31 work for London Probation Trust, 60 work within the Prison Service, 18 work across Social Services, 18 work across other Criminal Justice agencies and 6 are Service-Users. All delegates worked in London, or if a service user received treatment and lived in London. Delegates had been in their current jobs on average 50 months with the majority of delegates (47.5%) having more than 5 years experience in the field. With regards to caseload, 22.9% of delegates had clients on their caseload, 12.7% had and 21.6% had 10 or under clients. The majority of delegates 74% had an education to degree level or higher, with only 6.7% recording an education equivalent to GCSE s or below. Delegates commented that the mean proportion of clients with a PD diagnosis was 38.6% and 30.3% said that they had previously received PD training, with 65.5% having received mental health training. Evaluative Statements

2 Qualitative Statements What is the one thing you have learnt that will most influence your daily work? Awareness of my own emotions and how my interpretations of them can impact my interaction with the patients Reflective 'thinking' time The importance of containment - staying calm and maintaining empathy and understanding of the service user A better understanding of prisoners with PD and to listen to them more now that I have more knowledge PDKASQ Factor s The 18 item self report questionnaire contains three factors, understanding, perceived capabilities, and emotional reactions; and was created as a means of fully evaluating training for personality disorder courses in line with the NIMHE (2003) policy document and the NICE guidelines for personality disorders (2009). Understanding show that delegate s understanding of Personality Disorder increased significantly over the training period (t=-19.7, p=0.0) Capabilities show a significant increase in perceived Capabilities by staff over the training period (t=-10.97, p=0.0)

3 Emotional Reactions show a significant increase in positive emotional reactions towards the client group over the training period (t=-11.29, p=0.0) Staff Group Comparisons Previous Training around Personality Disorder Results showed that delegates who had received previous training before the KUF had higher levels of understanding and capabilities at the start of training than those who had no previous training. The mean difference between the start of training and the end of training was greater for those without previous training compared to delegates with previous training for both the factors understanding and capabilities. However, there was still a statistically significant increase in these factor scores for both groups suggesting that those with previous training benefit from this course. The same applied for emotional reactions; however the mean difference between the start of training and the end of training was no different between the two groups.

4 Work Sector Results showed an increase in understanding, capabilities and positive emotional reactions across all work sectors. There was however, a significant difference between work groups. Delegates from social care showed the largest increase on all three factors during the training. Prison staff scored the lowest on emotional reactions and showed the smallest increase in this factor after training, although the increase was significant. Service Users scored highly on all three factors but still showed a significantly increase during the training period. 3 month post training evaluation Have your work practices changed since completing training? If so, please describe why parts of your practice have changed. I found that I am able to empathise and work better with client s particularly those that are diagnosed with PD. The training I believe equipped me with the knowledge to work better with PD clients.

5 I am more aware now of the client group that I deal with as well as the potential for personality disorder. This awareness allows me to look at possible referrals to look for further support or assessments. In terms of having increased knowledge and awareness I have enhanced by use of formulation of client s difficulties related to personality disorder in team discussions and case discussion meetings, it has been helpful to revisit material discussed in the training.