Evidence Base

The FACE Approach is evidence-based:

  • Initial research and validation of the approach was supported by the Department of Health over a 7-year period.
  • Production of the FACE assessment toolsets involves review of existing literature and research findings.
  • We maintain central databases for purposes of research and validation.
  • Our training procedure involves collection of data demonstrating consistency of approach to forms completion.
  • The FACE Outcomes software provides continual feedback to maintain data quality.
  • Tools are routinely updated in the light of new evidence and the practical experience of thousands of practitioners in social and health care feeding back through our user groups.

We are currently establishing a Scientific programme to ensure ongoing research and validation of FACE tools and to support further research using FACE data.