Process evaluation of a district mental healthcare plan in Nepal: a mixed-methods case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The PRogramme for Improving Mental Health carE (PRIME) evaluated the process and outcomes of the implementation of a mental healthcare plan (MHCP) in Chitwan, Nepal.

Aims

To describe the process of implementation, the barriers and facilitating factors, and to evaluate the process indicators of the MHCP.

Method

A case study design that combined qualitative and quantitative methods based on a programme theory of change (ToC) was used and included: (a) district-, community- and health-facility profiles; (b) monthly implementation logs; (c) pre- and post-training evaluation; (d) out-patient clinical data and (e) qualitative interviews with patients and caregivers.

Results

The MHCP was able to achieve most of the indicators outlined by the ToC. Of the tot

SUBMITTER: Luitel NP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7443901 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature