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) |