Does Training Enhance Professional Practice in Infant Mental Health?

Hughes, Teresa; McGlade, Anne; Killick, Campbell

doi:10.1080/09503153.2019.1626363

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“…A further study of the impact of IMH specific training for staff working in an AMH context also reported that the development of expertise in IMH allowed them to foster a greater understanding of their adult clients as well as an insight into the intergenerational pathways of mental health difficulties (Hughes et al . 2019).…”

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An exploration of staff experience and participation in a perinatal and infant mental health network group

O’Leary

Wynne

Moore

2022

Ir. j. psychol. Med.

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Objectives Infant mental health (IMH), an area which focuses on the social and emotional development of infants in the context of the parent-infant relationship, has become an increasingly prominent field of both research and clinical practice worldwide. IMH network groups are initiatives which aim to facilitate continuous learning in the IMH approach, provide an opportunity for case discussion and encourage reflective practice. This study aimed to explore the experiences of staff working within an adult mental health (AMH) service and their participation in a perinatal IMH network group (PIMH-NG). Methods This study had a qualitative research design and the data were collected using a focus group methodology. Participants were recruited from a PIMH-NG which aimed to provide staff working within an AMH setting with the opportunity for continuous development of IMH knowledge. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results The data gathered from the focus group indicated that staff participating in a PIMH-NG enhanced their clinical skill, reflective practice and supported the dissemination of IMH knowledge throughout their respective teams. The PIMH-NG facilitated this work by providing the opportunity for continuous learning, reflective group discussion and ongoing peer support. Conclusions The findings of this study indicate that incorporating elements of an IMH model into AMH services can be beneficial for staff, service users and overall service delivery and development. These findings may be used to develop the structure and content of future network groups of this nature.

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An exploration of staff experience and participation in a perinatal and infant mental health network group

O’Leary

Wynne

Moore

2022

Ir. j. psychol. Med.

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“…Similarly, a study by Hughes et al (2019) based in Northern Ireland found that IMH training for professionals in related areas improved their knowledge and self-efficacy in working to meet the mental health needs of infants.…”

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Prioritising infant mental health: a qualitative study examining the role of education and training to infant mental health service development in Scotland

Murphy,

Phang,

Weaver

et al. 2024

JMHTEP

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Purpose Despite the long-established importance of infant mental health, internationally this has not been mirrored in the provision of infant mental health services. Within Scotland in the UK, there has been significant recent government investment in developing infant mental health services. However, existing research identifies a massive knowledge and skills gap that could create barriers to implementation. This study aims to use qualitative methods to consider the views of relevant professional stakeholders on education and training within infant mental health. Design/methodology/approach The authors completed semi-structured interviews with 14 professional stakeholders working in a health board in Scotland. This study used purposive sampling to include a broad range of professionals across health and social care services and analysed the resulting data using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) methodology. This study adopted a reflexive stance throughout, including the research team interviewing each other as part of the process. Findings Within the theme of education and training, we identified four sub-themes. These included roles for public health and societal education, training for parents, training for professionals and increasing professionals’ experience of infant mental health. Originality/value The issues identified are relevant in any area of the UK or internationally in considering the role of education and training in developing and maintaining new infant mental health services. Further research with families and with wider groups of professional stakeholders would be of further benefit.

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Does Training Enhance Professional Practice in Infant Mental Health?

Cited by 2 publications

References 10 publications

An exploration of staff experience and participation in a perinatal and infant mental health network group

An exploration of staff experience and participation in a perinatal and infant mental health network group

Prioritising infant mental health: a qualitative study examining the role of education and training to infant mental health service development in Scotland

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