Evaluation of mental health professionals’ views of a higher education scholarship scheme designed to enhance workforce development

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Hill, Melissa and Heron-Delaney, Michelle. (2021). Evaluation of mental health professionals’ views of a higher education scholarship scheme designed to enhance workforce development. The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice. 16(5), pp. 383-395. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-10-2020-0078
AuthorsHill, Melissa and Heron-Delaney, Michelle
Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the use of a scholarship scheme to support mental health workforce development.

Design/methodology/approach
Nursing and allied health recipients (n = 72) of a scholarship for postgraduate mental health study provided quantitative and qualitative feedback via an online survey.

Findings
Benefits of the scholarship scheme include helping to overcome financial barriers to accessing higher education, increased motivation to study, increased knowledge and skills and enhanced positive feelings towards the recipient’s organisation. A total of 44% of participants reported being majorly or completely influenced to remain working in the organisation due to provision of the scholarship.

Originality/value
This study asks recipients to evaluate the scholarship scheme rather than the associated postgraduate education and provides preliminary support that scholarships are beneficial even when the amount of funding is less than half of course fees and the support from the employer is primarily monetary. The provision of scholarship funding can encourage existing professionals to undertake postgraduate study and attract them to pursue mental health specialisation instead of other health specialisations. Provision of scholarships is one strategy which can positively impact on mental health workforce retention in allied health professionals.

Keywordsmental health; postgraduate education; scholarships
Year2021
JournalThe Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice
Journal citation16 (5), pp. 383-395
PublisherEmerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN1755-6228
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-10-2020-0078
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85111916586
Research or scholarlyResearch
Page range383-395
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Online06 Aug 2021
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Accepted02 Jul 2021
Deposited18 Oct 2021
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