Table 4

Mental health and well-being outcome measures reported in the included studies (n=7)

Author; yearQuantitative measuresQualitative outcomes
Jacob et al; 200253
  • GHQ-12: General Health Questionnaire-12

  • Short Explanatory Model Interview: self-reported perspective on depression

None
Gater et al; 201051
  • Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression

  • Verona Service Satisfaction Scale (adapted)

  • Social functioning (measured using a tool specifically created for British Pakistani women)

Feedback forms and focus groups
Afuwape et al; 201049
  • GHQ-28

  • Global Assessment of Functioning

  • Short Form survey 36 (measuring quality of life)

  • Life Events and Difficulties Schedule

None
Lovell et al; 201450
  • Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (measuring depression)

  • Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation-Outcome Measure Scale (measuring global distress)

  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment-7

  • Work and Social Adjustment Scale

  • EQ-5D (measuring health-related quality of life)

Semistructured interviews regarding the acceptability of the intervention
Chaudhry et al; 200952
  • Self-Reporting Questionnaire (Urdu version; screening for mental disorders)

  • Schedule for Clinical Assessment in Neuropsychiatry

Anecdotal feedback collected by facilitators
Rabiee et al; 201554
  • Self-completed questionnaire evaluating experience in accessing services and perceived changes in health and well-being

Focus groups analysed using established frameworks and guidelines76 77
Gray; 200355NoneFamily case records and interviews analysed using established frameworks78 79