scholarly journals Survey of psychotherapy experience and interest among psychiatric specialist registrars

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 223-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Werner Pretorius ◽  
Rainer Goldbeck
Keyword(s):  
Royal College ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Further Training ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Psychiatric Specialist ◽  
And Training

Aims and MethodA postal survey was conducted to determine what proportion of psychiatric specialist registrars working in Scotland (n=119, excluding those specialising in psychotherapy) met the requirements for experience in psychotherapy. Since 2004, this has been a compulsory part of eligibility criteria for the MRCPsych part II examination.ResultsTwo-thirds of those surveyed responded. One-third of respondents met the Royal College of Psychiatrists' requirements for psychotherapy experience. Half the respondents reported competence in at least one modality of psychotherapy. Four-fifths of respondents were interested in gaining further experience and training, two-thirds in developing a special interest and one-quarter in dual training, in at least one modality of College psychotherapy. There was no significant association between adherence to the requirements and self-perceived competence, qualification or the wish to gain further training and experience in psychotherapy.Clinical ImplicationsThe majority of trainees, even those interested in psychotherapy, still fail to meet College requirements. Many trainees would appreciate an opportunity to gain greater depth of psychotherapy experience, in addition to gaining broad experience of various aspects of psychotherapy as required by the College.

scholarly journals Recruitment into psychiatry: views of consultants in Scotland

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 411-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom M. Brown ◽  
Karen Addie ◽  
John M. Eagles
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs

AIMS AND METHODBy use of a postal survey we sought to determine attitudes and beliefs about recruitment to psychiatry. Members of the Scottish Division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists were asked to complete a questionnaire asking their views on the importance of various factors in relation to recruitment (n=387).RESULTSResponse rates were low from non-consultants and we focused on the views of the 212 consultants (55%) who responded. The perceived low status of psychiatry among other doctors and the belief that individuals with psychiatric disorders are difficult to deal with emerged as the two most important factors seen to affect recruitment. Improving undergraduate teaching in psychiatry was deemed important in enhancing recruitment.CLINICAL IMPLICATIONSDealing with stigma, within and out with the profession, and improving undergraduate exposure to psychiatry may be important in recruiting doctors to psychiatry.

scholarly journals Community treatment orders in England and Wales: national survey of clinicians' views and use

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
pp. 328-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Manning ◽  
Andrew Molodynski ◽  
Jorun Rugkåsa ◽  
John Dawson ◽  
Tom Burns
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Community Treatment Orders ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
And Training

Aims and methodTo ascertain the views and experiences of psychiatrists in England and Wales regarding community treatment orders (CTOs). We mailed 1928 questionnaires to members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.ResultsIn total, 566 usable surveys were returned, providing a 29% response rate. Respondents were generally positive about the introduction of the new powers, more so than in previous UK studies. They reported that their decision-making regarding compulsion was based largely on clinical grounds.Clinical implicationsIn the absence of research evidence or a professional consensus about the use of CTOs, multidisciplinary input in decision-making is essential. Further research and training are urgently needed.

scholarly journals General practitioners and child and adolescent psychiatry: awareness and training of the new commissioners

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Foreman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Child And Adolescent Psychiatry ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Undergraduate Training ◽  
Medical Specialities ◽  
And Training ◽  
Gp Training

Aims and MethodGeneral practitioners' (GPs’) informed awareness of the various medical specialities underpins their ability to manage and commission services for their patients. Three questions, relevant to GP practice, to test awareness of child and adolescent mental health services (CHMHS) were developed and sent to 238 GP principals in North Staffordshire. One hundred and seventy-six responded.ResultsForty-seven per cent had no undergraduate training in CAMHS and 93% had negligible postgraduate experience. Only 27% thought they saw CAMHS cases frequently. Sixty-four per cent usually referred those they saw. Relevant expertise made referral to CAMHS less likely, as did membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. Seventythree per cent wanted more training, but only 7% thought training easy to obtain.Clinical ImplicationsThese findings confirm the need for child and adolescent psychiatrists to become directly involved in the commissioning of their services and GP training.

scholarly journals Special interest sessions in psychiatry

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 187-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Stephenson ◽  
Alison Puffett
Keyword(s):  
Special Interest ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
The South ◽  
Training Scheme ◽  
Educational Rights ◽  
Local Support ◽  
And Training

Aims and MethodWhile specialist registrars in psychiatry are entitled to spend one-fifth of their working week engaged in special interest sessions, little has been published on how the time is used. In order to describe what happens in practice, we conducted a semi-structured telephone survey of trainees on the South-East Thames Higher Training Scheme in psychiatry.ResultsThe results indicate that while most trainees (78%) were satisfied with their use of special interest time, those using two sessions regularly for a defined training purpose were in the minority.Clinical ImplicationsUse of special interest sessions is generally good in the scheme surveyed. If uptake of sessions is to be improved, there needs to be even better local support as well as existing national recognition of the educational rights of trainees. The local support should be at the level of both trust and training scheme.

scholarly journals Physical activity counselling in Ireland: a survey of doctors’ knowledge, attitudes and self-reported practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e000572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah O'Brien ◽  
Lucia Prihodova ◽  
Mairéad Heffron ◽  
Peter Wright
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Patient Preference ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Pharmaceutical Intervention ◽  
And Training ◽  
Do So

ObjectivePhysical activity (PA) counselling has been shown to raise awareness of the importance of PA and to increase the rate of PA engagement among patients. While much attention has been paid to examining the knowledge, attitudes and practice of general practitioners in relation to PA counselling, there is less literature examining such issues in hospital-based doctors in Ireland and further afield. This study aimed to explore doctors’ PA counselling practices and to analyse how this related to their level of PA knowledge, training and attitudes.MethodsAn invitation to participate in an online survey was sent to 4692 members of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland who were listed as having an address in Ireland. Descriptive and explorative analyses of the data were performed using IBM SPSS V.22.0.ResultsA total of 595 valid responses were included (response rate 12.7%; 42.7% male, 42.6±12.1 years). The majority reported enquiring about PA levels (88.0%) and providing PA counselling (86.4%) in at least some of their patients. Doctors who saw it as their role and those who felt more effective/confident in providing PA counselling were significantly more likely to do so. A perceived lack of patient interest in PA and patient preference for pharmaceutical intervention were significant barriers to undertaking PA counselling.ConclusionThis study demonstrates the need for further education and training in PA counselling in Ireland with a particular focus on improving the attitudes and self-efficacy of doctors in this area at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

scholarly journals Five-year study (2000–2004) of trainees' publications in the Psychiatric Bulletin

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 306-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanju George ◽  
Ditesh Dhaya ◽  
Femi Oyebode
Keyword(s):  
Drug Information ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
And Training

Aims and MethodWe explored the contribution of trainees to the Psychiatric Bulletin by estimating the nature and proportion of papers by trainees published during a 5-year period: 2000–2004.ResultsNearly a third (30.7%) of all papers published during the 5 years were authored/co-authored by trainees. The predominant contribution was to education and training papers (66% of all the papers in this section), original papers (46%) and drug information quarterly papers (30%). The proportions of papers by trainees remained fairly consistent across the 5 years.Clinical ImplicationsOverall, the Psychiatric Bulletin appears to be ‘trainee-friendly’ and this should encourage trainees to submit papers to the Bulletin.

scholarly journals Facilities for carers of in-patients in forensic psychiatric services in England and Wales

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 381-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Cormac ◽  
Drew Lindon ◽  
Hannah Jones ◽  
Trevor Gedeon ◽  
Michael Ferriter
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Psychiatric Services ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Forensic Psychiatric ◽  
Minority Ethnic ◽  
Psychiatric Facilities

Aims and methodA postal survey of forensic psychiatric facilities in England and Wales was undertaken to obtain information about the services provided for carers of in-patients within these services.ResultsForensic psychiatric services vary in the support and facilities provided for carers. Many do not comply with current legislation for carers. Most units informed carers of their rights to have an assessment, but only a minority provided facilities for carers from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds.Clinical implicationsForensic psychiatric services should meet standards for the involvement and support of carers in mental health settings, and comply with legislation for carers.

scholarly journals Perceived Competence and Comfort in Respiratory Protection

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-115
Author(s):  
Barbara J. Burgel ◽  
Debra Novak ◽  
Candace M. Burns ◽  
Annette Byrd ◽  
Holly Carpenter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Respiratory Protection ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Educational Preparation ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
And Training ◽  
Occupational Health Nursing

In response to the Institute of Medicine (2011) report Occupational Health Nurses and Respiratory Protection: Improving Education and Training, a nationwide survey was conducted in May 2012 to assess occupational health nurses' educational preparation, roles, responsibilities, and training needs in respiratory protection. More than 2,000 occupational health nurses responded; 83% perceived themselves as competent, proficient, or expert in respiratory protection, reporting moderate comfort with 12 respiratory program elements. If occupational health nurses had primary responsibility for the respiratory protection program, they were more likely to perceive higher competence and more comfort in respiratory protection, after controlling for occupational health nursing experience, highest education, occupational health nursing certification, industry sector, Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare membership, taking a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health spirometry course in the prior 5 years, and perceiving a positive safety culture at work. These survey results document high perceived competence and comfort in respiratory protection. These findings support the development of targeted educational programs and interprofessional competencies for respiratory protection.

scholarly journals Liaison psychiatry in Scotland: the present service

1989 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 606-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen M. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Interest Group ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Clinical Impact ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Liaison Psychiatry ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Set Up

The term ‘liaison psychiatry’ is becoming increasingly popular. Indeed, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has set up a special interest group, the Liaison Psychiatry Group, which has a growing membership. There appear to be developments in training and in service provision but it is difficult to assess their clinical impact. Ongoing research is required to quantify the actual level of service provided to general hospitals.

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