ArticleFrontiers in health services2026
A program theory for a continuing professional development program to enhance primary care nurses' mental health assessment practices.
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Aim: To develop and test the relevance of a program theory underpinning a continuing professional development (CPD) program designed to support primary care nurses in adopting evidence-based mental health assessment practices. Background: Primary care nurses play a key role in identifying and responding to mental health needs, yet often report limited confidence and support in conducting assessments. A CPD program grounded in reflective practice and clinical supervision was co-created to address these gaps. Program design included a program theory representing the selected training processes and their expected outcomes. Design: Theory-driven evaluation using relevancy testing with a mixed-methods approach. Methods: Data collection included questionnaires based on the Ability, Motivation and Opportunity (AMO) framework at baseline, post-training, and 4-6 months follow-up; semi-structured interviews; observational field notes; and a logbook. Research team members analyzed qualitative data thematically and quantitative data descriptively. Results: Fourteen primary care nurses from two healthcare centres in Quebec participated ( Conclusions: A CPD program integrating reflective practice and clinical supervision can strengthen conditions for evidence-based mental health assessment in primary care. Sustained practice change, however, requires alignment with organizational support processes.
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