Person centred planning: an evaluation of a training programme.

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Health Care Management
• Education

Background:

• Person Centred Planning (PCP) is an emerging approach in social care.
• A consortium developed an innovative training program for PCP.
• Evaluating training programs is crucial for service improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel Person Centred Planning (PCP) training program.
• To report on the activities, strengths, and weaknesses of the PCP training initiative.
• To identify transferable lessons for future social care training programs.

Main Methods:

• The study involved an evaluation of the implemented PCP training program.
• The evaluation focused on the principles and practices of Person Centred Planning.
• The paper describes the consortium responsible for delivering the training.

Main Results:

• The evaluation identified specific strengths and weaknesses of the PCP training program.
• The innovative nature of the training was highlighted.
• The findings provide insights into the practical application of PCP training.

Conclusions:

• The reported evaluation of the Person Centred Planning training program offers valuable insights.
• Sharing strengths and weaknesses can guide future social care training endeavors.
• Lessons learned are relevant for enhancing other social care training programs.