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Further Information

We are in the process of developing resources.

Training and resources are currently being rolled out, with priority given to scales used in the Cohort Study. The library is continuously updated and eligibile raters are contacted to offer training as this becomes available. We are working on facilitated training provisions - register for updates.

The library can be used by all network-registered raters looking for an overview, refresher, reference material or guidance on license acquisition for scales.

Independent use of the library does not constitute training on scales if we have not directly contacted you to initiate this. On-demand training may not be the most appropriate modality for you to sufficiently achieve competency on a scale, nor have we assessed your competency following training to verify this.

All raters using observer-rated scales will be asked to complete rating tasks to confirm inter-rater reliability (IRR) with gold-standard scores.

Raters who require training will complete this prior to the IRR assessment.

Raters who do not meet the IRR criteria will be offered additional support before attempting the task again.

Raters who have IRR will recieve a certification of confirmation and their competency will be recorded on the Rater Register to map network capabilities.

We will review responses on your Rater Questionnaire to identify the scales you may need to use for network studies, then determine if you need training for this.

Required scale competencies are identified from:

  1. The nature of your rating role in the mood disorders research clinic, i.e. if you will be helping participants complete questionnaires or “PROMs”, using observer-rated measures or “CROMs”, or both.

  2. Whether you are a clinical rater such as a doctor, nurse or clinical psychologist, or a non-clinical rater such a CSO or RA. This is because some scales require clinical judgement for observer ratings, and the appropriate type of clinician for this can also vary.

To get an idea of the training you may be offered, use the TEC in the Library.

Using the Training Eligibility Checker is not mandatory; it is for personal use and responses will not be saved or submitted.

Training will likely be offered if you have little to no prior experience using the scale.

Training is provided via one of two modalities:

  1. Facilitated sessions in small groups.

    Facilitated training in small interactive groups, aimed at raters who would benefit from in-depth teaching on the scale to achieve competency.

  2. On-demand resources and written guidelines.

    On-demand training is available in the library and aimed at raters who are already familiar with the concepts and administration of similar measures, and can achieve competency from a concise orientation or refresher on the scale.

The level of training offered is influenced by the complexity of the scale in relation to your clinical status, and any prior experience using similar scales in clinical or research settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Status & Looking Ahead

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Current Status & Looking Ahead |

The network’s scale resources are under development and the library content is continuously updated.

Our current priority is to support competency on scales used in the Cohort Study. This includes:

PROMs: PHQ-9, PVSS-21, RRS, ASRM, SAPAS, AQ-10, ASRS, ReQoL-10, AUDIT and DUDIT.

CROMs: ATHF, CGI-S and MADRS, plus guidelines for clinicians making diagnostic decisions for the trial.

In due course, we will aim to support training on:

PROMs: EQ-5D-5L, SDS, GAD-7, QIDS-SR, WSAS, PANAS, 5D-ASC, MGH-ATRQ, DSST, STAR-P and STAR-C.

CROMs: HAM-D, CSSRS and PANSS.

If your site urgently requires training that is not yet available but needed for a network study, please contact us.

Otherwise, keep an eye on your inbox or this website for updates.