1 WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Policy, Mental Health unit, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland.
2 Health Sciences, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskyla, Finland.
Scand J Public Health. 2019 Mar;47(2):115-120. doi: 10.1177/1403494817711360. Epub 2017 Jul 12.
In this study, we aimed to investigate what competencies are needed for mental health promotion in health sector practice in Finland.
A qualitative study was carried out to seek the views of mental health professionals regarding mental health promotion-related competencies. The data were collected via two focus groups and a questionnaire survey of professionals working in the health sector in Finland. The focus groups consisted of a total of 13 professionals. Further, 20 questionnaires were received from the questionnaire survey. The data were analysed using the qualitative data analysis software ATLAS.ti Scientific Software Development GmbH, Berlin. A content analysis was carried out.
In total, 23 competencies were identified and clustered under the categories of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and personal attitudes and values. In order to promote mental health, it is necessary to have a knowledge of the principles and concepts of mental health promotion, including methods and tools for effective practices. Furthermore, a variety of skills-based competencies such as communication and collaboration skills were described. Personal attitudes and values included a holistic approach and respect for human rights, among others.
The study provides new information on what competencies are needed to plan, implement and evaluate mental health promotion in health sector practice, with the aim of contributing to a more effective workforce. The competencies provide aid in planning training programmes and qualifications, as well as job descriptions and roles in health sector workplaces related to mental health promotion.
本研究旨在探讨芬兰卫生部门实践中促进心理健康所需的能力。
采用定性研究方法，征求心理健康专业人员对与促进心理健康相关能力的看法。数据通过在芬兰卫生部门工作的专业人员的两个焦点小组和问卷调查收集。焦点小组共有 13 名专业人员参加。此外，还从问卷调查中收到了 20 份问卷。使用 ATLAS.ti Scientific Software Development GmbH（柏林）的定性数据分析软件对数据进行分析。采用内容分析法进行分析。
共确定了 23 项能力，并分为理论知识、实践技能和个人态度和价值观三个类别。为了促进心理健康，有必要了解心理健康促进的原则和概念，包括有效实践的方法和工具。此外，还描述了各种基于技能的能力，如沟通和协作技能。个人态度和价值观包括整体方法和尊重人权等。
该研究提供了有关在卫生部门实践中规划、实施和评估心理健康促进所需能力的新信息，旨在为更有效的劳动力做出贡献。这些能力有助于规划培训计划和资格认证，以及与心理健康促进相关的卫生部门工作场所的工作描述和角色。
