Problem solving in secure environments (IS-DASH project)

The project has four key objectives:

• to identify what problems patients experience and who they prefer to speak to about their problems
• to review with staff and patients the current training package and delivery of the skills
• to randomly allocate and train a small group of staff and/or patients to implement the skills with patients and assess the acceptability and feasibility of the training and delivery, and evaluate pre and post-test differences
• to disseminate the findings and scheme through a larger service-led event, leading to the development of a grant application. The team are a group of collaborative academics, clinicians and services users representing all elements of the studies requirements. 

See publication of our trial protocol on the ISRCTN registry with trial ID ISRCTN18110929

This programme is funded by the Research Capability Funding and Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS foundation trust.   The views expressed on this website are those of the authors, and not necessarily those of the funding body.