Table 5 Examples of selected performance objectives/ competency statements, determinants and change objectives for programme outcome: Distress Brief Intervention Level 2 practitioners have the skills and competencies to deliver a Level 2 intervention
Performance objectives / competency statements | Determinant | Change objectives |
|---|---|---|
5.2 Provide person-centred support across all relevant aspects of the Distress Brief Intervention, working collaboratively with the person referred following distress throughout | Knowledge & Attitudes Knowledge & Skills Skills Knowledge & Skills | 5.1, 5.2 Person-centred support Recognises and acknowledges the underlying determinants of distress in the context of personal histories, including trauma awareness Identifies proximal triggers or causes of distress Develops and records a support plan Provides signposting and information depending on the needs of the person referred following distress |
5.3 Understand the importance and how to enact a compassionate response for distress | Knowledge & Skills Knowledge & Skills | 5.3 Compassionate response Understands the importance, key skills and attributes of compassionate response Understands how to use compassion skills and attributes in the context of an initial contact and 14-day support |
5.4 Use motivational interviewing techniques during Distress Brief Intervention contacts | Knowledge Skills Skills Skills Skills | 5.4 Motivational interviewing Understands and acknowledges the ambivalence that the person referred following distress may feel about their actions and behaviour Uses basic motivational interviewing skills (e.g. OARS) to support Distress Brief Intervention interactions Is able to adapt to and roll with resistance during Distress Brief Intervention contacts Provides regular feedback and summaries to structure Distress Brief Intervention contacts and transition to other components of the Distress Brief Intervention Encourages personal responsibility |
5.5 Use cognitive behavioural techniques to understand distress and identify suitable strategies of support | Knowledge Skills Skills | 5.5 Cognitive behavioural approach Understands the relevance of a cognitive behavioural approach to distress Support a person referred following distress to explore interrelated thoughts and behaviours relevant to their distress Uses appropriate materials or tools to support a person referred following distress to understand and address unhelpful (i) thoughts, (ii) behaviours |
5.6 Understands the relevance of health behaviour change and can support individuals referred following distress to change behaviours | Knowledge & Skills Skills Skills | 5.6 Behaviour change methods and techniques Identify relevant methods and techniques of behaviour change to support the objectives of the individual referred following distress Adapt and communicate behaviour change strategies to the needs of the individual referred following distress Review and assess progress throughout |