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ArticleBritish journal of health psychology2026

Exploring the 'train the trainer' model for delivering Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training at scale: A qualitative study.

Beth Nichol, Angela M Rodrigues, Sarah Audsley, Anna Haste, Mei Yee Tang, Craig Robson, Jill Harland, Catherine Haighton

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Beth NicholNIHR Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences, Newcastle University, UK; Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Angela M RodriguesDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Sarah AudsleyFuse, Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Anna HasteFuse, Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Mei Yee TangFuse, Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Craig RobsonNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Jill HarlandNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Catherine HaightonSchool of Communities and Education, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

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Abstract

objectivesTo explore the delivery of the train the trainer (TtT) model for Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training in the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) region of England.

designA qualitative study, utilizing semi-structured interviews.

methodsInterviews were conducted with 21 participants, including MECC TtT trainees (n = 13), eligible non-trainees (n = 6) and principal trainers (n = 2). Data analysis utilized the Framework Method guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), and meta-themes were generated that transcended individual TDF domains.

resultsFour meta-themes were identified: the need for psychological preparedness to deliver MECC training, successful cascade is influenced by the MECC training content, limited accessibility of the pedagogical approach to both MECC TtT and MECC training, and a need to shift the focus from quantity to quality of MECC training cascade.

conclusionsThe TtT model potentially provides unique value for delivering high-quality MECC training at scale, providing trainers feel ownership over and able to deliver MECC training. A skills-based approach to MECC training and an experiential learning approach to MECC TtT training are recommended. The MECC TtT programme should provide clear expectations of cascade at sign up stage, allow trainers to adapt content and evaluate success based on quality.

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Models, EducationalAdultEnglandFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleQualitative ResearchcascadeeducationMaking Every Contact Counopportunistic health interventionsqualitativeTheoretical Domains Frameworktrain the trainer

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