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Table 3 General characteristics of training and quality assurance mechanisms used by GCC projects

From: Lessons from a theory of change-driven evaluation of a global mental health funding portfolio

Type of training

GCC projects (n = 54)

N (%)

Face-to-face

38 (70)

Online

2 (4)

Face-to-face and online

14 (26)

Frequency of training

 

 Multiple sessions (range 2–10 sessions)

50 (92)

 One session

4 (8)

Training provider

 

 Specialists

35 (65)

 Non-specialists

2 (4)

 Specialists and non-specialists

8 (15)

Type of quality assurance mechanism

GCC projects (n = 49)

N (%)

Supervision

46 (94)

Refresher training

20 (41)

Information system

8 (16)

Evaluation

7 (14)

Programme manager

6 (12)

Frequency of contact for quality assurance

 Weekly

27 (55)

 Monthly

13 (27)

 Every few months

7 (14)

Quality assurance provider

 

 Project staff

37 (76)

 Specialists

35 (71)

 Non-specialists

16 (33)

 Service users or carers

2 (4)