scholarly journals Survey of staff attitudes to smoking in a large psychiatric hospital

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 204-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Stubbs ◽  
Camilla Haw ◽  
Liz Garner
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Staff Attitudes ◽  
Full Compliance ◽  
Psychiatric Units ◽  
Preparatory Work

Aims and MethodThe aim of this survey was to examine staff views on smoking at work in a large psychiatric hospital. A postal questionnaire was sent to all clinical staff (n=1471) asking about their smoking habits and attitudes to smoking at work.ResultsThe response rate was 40.7%. Overall, 22.0% of respondents were smokers, with unqualified nursing staff having the highest rate (31.0%). The majority of staff did not favour a total ban on smoking by staff, patients or visitors. Smoking habit and profession influenced responses. Smokers and nurses were more permissive in their attitude towards smoking on wards than non-smokers and psychiatrists.Clinical ImplicationsImplementation of the government's recommendations on tobacco control in psychiatric units is likely to require considerable preparatory work with staff to ensure full compliance.

scholarly journals Staff attitudes to smoking and the smoking ban

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kudlur Thyarappa Praveen ◽  
Swamy Nirvana Chandrappa Kudlur ◽  
Rudresh Paramishiyaiah Hanabe ◽  
Adeyemi Tiwalade Egbewunmi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Staff Attitudes ◽  
Mental Health Staff ◽  
Smoking Policy ◽  
Psychiatric Units

Aims and MethodOur aim was to explore attitudes of in-patient mental health staff to smoking and the smoking ban. A questionnaire was distributed to staff (n=450) working at National Health Service psychiatric units in three different locations.ResultsWe obtained 308 responses, at a response rate of 68.4%. Staff were generally less permissive towards smoking in mental health units when compared with previous studies. However, most (78.9%) feared that service users' states would deteriorate if they were not allowed to smoke.Clinical ImplicationsWe found small but noticeable change in staff attitudes following initial reforms in smoking policy. However, there is a need for further significant change in staff attitudes to facilitate implementation of a total smoking ban from July 2008.

scholarly journals Cognitive therapy training for psychiatrists: impact on individual clinical practice

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 117-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Swift ◽  
I. Durkin ◽  
C. Beuster
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Previous Survey ◽  
Therapy Training ◽  
Training And Supervision ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Therapy Sessions

Aims and MethodWe aimed to survey how psychiatrists with in-depth training in cognitive therapy use these skills. A postal questionnaire based on a previous survey was sent to all psychiatrists who are accredited members of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.ResultsThere was a 94% response rate. Psychiatrists in non-psychotherapy posts used formal cognitive therapy, with an average of 20% of new patients compared with 65% for those in psychotherapy posts, and were less satisfied with the extent to which they were able to use their skills (20%v. 80%). A total of 85% of respondents described themselves as being involved in teaching, training and supervision of cognitive therapy.Clinical ImplicationsUnless psychiatrists are planning on working in specialised psychotherapy posts, they are unlikely to use cognitive therapy training in formal therapy sessions. Further research is needed to determine whether cognitive therapy training for psychiatrists translates into improved outcomes for patients.

scholarly journals Attitudes of psychiatrists to evidence-based guidelines

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 421-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harvey Rees ◽  
Attila Sipos ◽  
Matthew Spence ◽  
Glynn Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Previous Survey ◽  
Health Partnership ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines ◽  
Improving Patient Care

Aims and MethodWe aimed to survey clinicians' attitudes on using evidence-based guidelines. A postal questionnaire based on a previous survey of general practitioners was sent to 105 psychiatrists working within Avon and Western Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.ResultsThere was a 91% response rate. Respondents were generally in favour of clinical guidelines, with scores indicating a positive attitude to guidelines in 13 of the 18 statements. The majority felt that guidelines were effective in improving patient care, could be used flexibly to suit individual patients and did not impinge on their clinical judgement.Clinical ImplicationsPsychiatrists welcomed the increasing use of guidelines. Further research is needed to determine whether this will translate into actual use and improved outcomes for patients.

scholarly journals Psychotherapy training experience in an inner-city psychiatry rotation

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 179-182
Author(s):  
Maria Podlejska-Eyres ◽  
Julian Stern
Keyword(s):  
Inner City ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Basic Training ◽  
Specialist Training ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Training Scheme ◽  
Royal London Hospital

Aims and MethodA postal questionnaire was circulated to all psychiatrists who had completed their basic specialist training on the Royal London Hospital training scheme within the last 7.5 years. The aim of the questionnaire was to explore their psychotherapy experience while on the rotation.ResultsThe response rate was 95%. The respondents had a broad experience of both didactic and case work that they valued highly. Over half of them wished for an even greater exposure to psychotherapy during their basic training.Clinical ImplicationsThe results of our survey suggest that with the dedication of both the trainees and trainers, it is possible to have a comprehensive psychotherapy experience while working on a busy inner-city rotation.

scholarly journals The role of the educational supervisor

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 216-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Day ◽  
Nick Brown
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Educational Development ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
The West ◽  
Educational Plan ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
Educational Supervision ◽  
Educational Supervisor

Aims and MethodsA postal questionnaire of all pre-membership psychiatric trainees in the West Midlands was used to investigate the role of the educational supervisor. The trainees were asked about their experience of educational supervision, and also asked to rank a number of possible roles for their supervisor in order of importance.ResultsA response rate of 70% was achieved. Trainees rated regular appraisal and assessment of skills and deficits as the most important role of the educational supervisor, but had only experienced this in 55% of their training posts thus far. Less than half of the respondents had developed a written educational plan with their educational supervisors, and trainees rated this the least important task of good educational supervision.Clinical ImplicationsThe results of this survey inform the training agenda for trainers, and emphasise the need to equip consultants with the skills to appraise their trainee's educational development.

scholarly journals Psychiatric Hospital Workers’ Exposure to Disturbing Patient Behavior and Its Relation to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Zoe Hilton ◽  
Elke Ham ◽  
Alecia Dretzkat
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Hospital Workers ◽  
Psychiatric Units ◽  
Post Traumatic

Background About 10% of health-care workers experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); the rate is higher among workers exposed to aggression. Objective We extended this research by examining PTSD and exposure to violence and other disturbing patient behaviors, among nursing and other staff on inpatient psychiatric units (forensic and nonforensic). Method Surveys were completed online or in person by 219 respondents (30% response rate). Participants indicated which disturbing behaviors they had been exposed to and ranked the worst three behaviors in each of three categories: most unpleasant to work with, most disruptive to patient care, and most upsetting. Most ( n = 192) also completed the PTSD Checklist (PCL). Results All but two participants reported exposure to at least one disturbing behavior and ranked violence, feces smearing, and screaming constantly as the worst experiences overall. On the PCL, 24% scored above the cut off for probable PTSD. Nursing staff had the highest scores, with no difference between nursing staff on forensic versus nonforensic units. PCL score showed a small positive correlation with the number of disturbing behaviors experienced. Conclusion PTSD symptoms are common among psychiatric hospital workers, not only nursing staff. Future research using clinical assessment, longitudinal designs, and measurement of nonviolent disturbing behaviors is recommended.

scholarly journals Survey of clozapine use by consultant old age psychiatrists

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 410-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghupathy Paranthaman ◽  
Robert C. Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Old Age Psychiatry

Aims and MethodThe aim of the survey was to assess the attitudes of specialists in old age psychiatry towards the use of clozapine in elderly patients. A postal questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 155 consultant old age psychiatrists in England.ResultsThe response rate was 87%. A majority of respondents felt that clozapine had a useful place in the treatment of elderly patients, although they expressed concerns about the lack of published data and about safety and practical difficulties in monitoring. Prescribers of clozapine (n=45) were significantly more positive about its role in treating older patients than those who had not used it.Clinical ImplicationsThe findings suggest that familiarity with and confidence in clozapine and practical difficulties in monitoring are important determinants of its use in older patients.

Usage of clozapine and the new neuroleptics

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 478-480
Author(s):  
M. F. Bristow
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioner ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Atypical Antipsychotic ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
England And Wales

Aims and methodTo explore clozapine and atypical antipsychotic usage in England and Wales, particularly availability, restrictions on use and shifting of prescribing to general practitioners. To examine the hypothesis that respondents in acute trusts would encounter more restrictions. Method used – postal questionnaire sent to general psychiatrists derived from the 1996 Medical Directory.ResultsThere was an 80% response rate and over 90% of respondents used clozapine, with only 9% reporting any difficulty in obtaining it. Difficulty was not associated with any particular type of trust. Only about 4% of respondents suggested that general practitioners regularly took over the prescribing costs of the drug.Clinical implicationsOptimistic, with widespread usage and few difficulties in obtaining clozapine. General practitioner prescribing is still very low and needs to increase.

Unilateral and bilateral electroconvulsive therapy: what informs Scottish psychiatrists' choices?

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 95-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin A. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Remission Rate ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Absolute Difference ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Remission Rates ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Clinically Significant

Aims and MethodA postal questionnaire was sent to Scottish consultant psychiatrists asking about their attitudes towards unilateral and bilateral electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and the difference in effectiveness between the two ECT types that they considered clinically significant.ResultsThe response rate was 61%. of those that responded, 62% were prescribers of ECT and most (79%) favoured bilateral ECT over unilateral ECT. the outcome that they were most concerned with was remission rate: 97% believe that an absolute difference of more than 5% in remission rate would make the difference in effectiveness between the two types of ECT clinically important.Clinical ImplicationsFuture investigators should focus on comparative remission rates of bilateral and unilateral ECT.

scholarly journals A forgotten tribe: a survey of the experience of working as a non-consultant career grade psychiatrist

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 369-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Claxton ◽  
Lucy Griffin
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
The South ◽  
West Region ◽  
South West ◽  
South West Region

Aims and MethodWe surveyed the experience of working as a non-consultant career grade psychiatrist (NCCG). A postal questionnaire was sent to 140 NCCG psychiatrists in the south-west region.ResultsA total of 90 doctors responded (65% response rate); 30 (33%) had never had supervision and 45 (50%) were not eligible to sit the MRCPsych examination. Only 41 respondents (46%) had administrative support for non-clinical work.Clinical ImplicationsGood supervision, comprehensive job plans and opportunities for further professional development are essential requirements for this group of doctors.

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