Table 1 Results of semi-structured questionnaires from facilitator training
Question (1 = disagree, 9 = yes definitely) | n | mean |
|---|---|---|
Overall I found attending the facilitator training a positive experience | 8 | 8.1 |
Overall I found meeting people with bipolar disorder during the training a positive experience | 8 | 7.8 |
Overall I found meeting health professionals at the training a positive experience | 8 | 7.1 |
By attending the facilitator training I learnt more about bipolar disorder | 8 | 7.8 |
By attending the facilitator training I learnt more about ways of managing bipolar disorder | 8 | 8 |
The way I work with people with bipolar disorder has improved as a result of doing the training | 8 | 6.8 |
My mental health has improved as a result of the training | 8 | 4.2 |
My mental health has worsened as a result of the training | 8 | 1.7 |
I was satisfied with the room and the facilities where the training occurred | 8 | 5.6 |
I made useful contacts through attending the training | 8 | 6.4 |
After the training I felt I was ready to become a facilitator | 7 | 5.8 |
After the training I decided I would like to become a facilitator at some time in the future | 7 | 6.1 |