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Professionalisation of Graduates in Higher Music Education

D’EP Institut, together with the National Council for Culture and the Arts (CoNCA), conducted a study on the professionalisation of graduates in higher music education. The study explores the professional pathways of graduates from Higher Artistic Education in Music in Catalonia. Drawing on the experiences of graduates, teaching staff, and professionals from the music sector, it examines the main factors shaping access to the labour market, working conditions, and the role played by educational institutions in supporting professional development. The report highlights the importance of transversal skills, the need to strengthen training in areas such as career management, copyright, and contractual issues, as well as the significant role of personal contacts and informal networks in labour market integration. It also identifies several shortcomings, including the lack of stable career guidance systems and job placement services, and proposes actions to address these challenges. The full report is available here: https://drac.cultura.gencat.cat/handle/20.500.12368/34943#page=1
Evaluation and Impact Plan of Nilak

D’EP Institut has carried out the evaluation plan funded by the Carulla Foundation for the NILAK project, winner of the 2020 Lluís Carulla Award for Best Project. The objectives of the evaluation plan have been the design of the methodology and tools to carry out the evaluation of the impact and transformation of the project's activity; the piloting and implementation of the evaluation methodology; and the impact evaluation study of the project, accompanying and guiding the entity in the evaluation of its activity. In this sense, the evaluation of the first three itineraries of 2021-2022 has been carried out in the populations of Vilalba dels Arcs and Pinell de Brai, in the Terra Alta, and Rocafort de Queralt, in the Conca de Barberà. More information: https://fundaciocarulla.cat/premi-lluis-carulla/nilak/

External Evaluation of Mentorship Pilot Project

In the framework of the European INCLUD-EU project, the Directorate General for Migration, Refugees and Anti-racism has launched a pilot mentoring project in Catalonia to improve the inclusion in Catalan society of migrant girls who arrived in Catalonia as unaccompanied minors and who are now of legal age, or people who have gone through a similar migratory experience. D'EP Institut has carried out the evaluation of the implementation of the project and the evaluation of the results by developing a common monitoring and evaluation framework, as well as a user guide, and by preparing an evaluation report on the methodological quality and impact of the pilot test. To carry out this work, interviews have been conducted with the people responsible for the pilot project and two focus groups in which mentors and mentees have participated.
Development of an evaluation guide for local health plans

DE’P Institut has developed the "Practical Guide for the Evaluation of Local Health Plans" (PLS) at the request of the Barcelona Provincial Council, in order to have a document that facilitates evaluation and, therefore, assesses the achievement of the set objectives. The guide provides guidelines for planning and carrying out the monitoring and evaluation of the PLS, and also makes recommendations on the dissemination of the results obtained. It is structured into 6 chapters, and in the last one, a list of 10 basic principles to consider in the monitoring and/or evaluation of a PLS is offered. For more information: https://llibreria.diba.cat/cat/llibre/guia-practica-d-avaluacio-d-un-pla-local-de-salut_69070

Evaluation of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Training Project

D’EP Institut has collaborated with the Catalan Mental Health Federation and the Probitas Foundation in evaluating the project on child and adolescent mental health training. The main objective of this project is tertiary prevention and the promotion of mental health, improving the quality of life of children, adolescents, and young people with mental health issues and aiding in their recovery through the training of non-specialist family members and professionals in mental health. D’EP Institut has conducted the evaluation of two training actions within the project: "Talk", a basic mental health training for acquiring knowledge and resources, and "Workshop", a workshop on child and adolescent mental health training focusing on skills, tools, and strategies for supporting children, adolescents, and young people with mental health problems. For the evaluation, interviews were conducted with project managers, family members, and professionals, and an online survey was administered to participants from the second, third, and fourth editions of the training. More information: https://www.salutmental.org/que-fem/acompanyament-a-les-persones/salut-mental-infanto-juvenil-2/

Study on the Physical and Emotional Impact of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)

Gedeon Richter, a company specialised in women’s health across all stages of life, has promoted the development of a study on one of the most common syndromes during menopause, but also one of the most underdiagnosed and undertreated: the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). The main objective of the study was to analyse awareness and perceptions of the physical and emotional impact of GSM among women aged 45 to 69 living in Spain. D’EP Institut collaborated in the design of the questionnaire, the implementation of the survey, the quantitative analysis and the preparation of the results report. The report includes information on awareness of GSM, the prevalence of its symptoms, its impact on quality of life, consultation with healthcare professionals, as well as knowledge of available treatments and the factors that condition or facilitate their use. It also includes conclusions and recommendations. Estudio impacto fisico y emocional menopausia

ATL Customer Satisfaction Survey (2024)

The Ens d’Abastament Ter-Llobregat (ATL) engaged D’EP Institut to carry out its customer satisfaction study. The main objectives were: - Determine satisfaction with the water supply, water quality, and customer care and communications, as well as overall satisfaction with the service. - Assess awareness and image of ATL in terms of innovation, prestige, and environmental commitment. - Comply with UNE EN ISO 9001:2015 standard (clause 9.1.2). The study provided deeper insight into ATL customers’ perceptions, gauged their level of awareness, and identified key aspects to consider in the customer-supplier relationship.

Qualitative Study on the Perception and Appreciation of the Catalan Language

The Department of Language Policy commissioned D’EP Institut to conduct a study on how the Catalan language is perceived and valued. The research was based on 8 focus groups with participants from different age groups: 3 with foreign nationals, 1 with people from the rest of Spain, 4 with Catalonia born participants, both Spanish speaking and Catalan speaking. A total of 59 people took part, using a mix of face to face and online sessions. The key aspects assessed were: attitudes toward learning or knowing Catalan, perceptions and associations surrounding the Catalan language, emotional bond with the language and perceived usefulness and practical value of Catalan.

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