scholarly journals Survey of Scottish psychiatrists' views on neuropsychology training

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (12) ◽  
pp. 454-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan D. Jurgens ◽  
Maggie MacKinnon
Keyword(s):  
Neuropsychological Assessment ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Postgraduate Training ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Consultant Psychiatrist ◽  
Training Opportunities

Aims and MethodA national survey of members of the Scottish division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists to establish the training in neuropsychology they have received, their views on neuropsychology service provision and on potential formal postgraduate neuropsychology training opportunities.ResultsA 54% (n = 288) consultant psychiatrist response rate was achieved. the responses suggest that where specialist neuropsychology services exist, they are not perceived to be sufficient to deal with clinical demand. Consultant psychiatrists indicated that there are limited training opportunities in neuropsychology for psychiatrists, and this seems to be reflected in their limited confidence in interpreting basic recommended neuropsychological assessment tools. There seems to be a definite desire among consultant psychiatrists for postgraduate training opportunities.Clinical ImplicationsScottish psychiatrists desire an increase in formal neuropsychology training opportunities.

scholarly journals Neuropsychiatry in the UK: national survey of existing service provision

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 288-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niruj Agrawal ◽  
Simon Fleminger ◽  
Howard Ring ◽  
Shoumitro Deb
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
The Uk

Aims and MethodTo elucidate and describe current neuropsychiatry service provision in the UK. A questionnaire was developed and posted to members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists who had expressed an interest in neuropsychiatry. the responses were tabulated and analysed using descriptive statistics and SPSS version 11.0 for Windows. the neuropsychiatry services provided, sources of referrals, setting of the services and funding streams are described.ResultsOut of 251 respondents, 70 reported providing a neuropsychiatry service, 21 having been principally appointed as neuropsychiatrists.Clinical ImplicationsNeuropsychiatry services in the UK are currently based in a few regional centres, representing a patchy and inadequate service provision.

scholarly journals A national survey of old age psychiatry services in Wales

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-20
Author(s):  
Alison Napier
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Old Age ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Service Levels ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Old Age Psychiatry

Aims and MethodA postal questionnaire was circulated to all consultants in old age psychiatry in Wales, examining provision of services with reference to the indicative service levels defined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Royal College of Physicians.ResultsThe response rate was 100%. Levels of staffing and resources overall fell well below recommendations and varied widely between services. The average population over 65 served by a whole time consultant was 22 995; more than twice that recommended. No association was found between morale or how well population needs were perceived as being met, and the size of the population served.Clinical ImplicationsConsiderable investment in staff and other resources is needed for the recommendations made by the royal Colleges concerning service levels and, by implication, service quality to be met.

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.

Retirement intentions of older consultant psychiatrists

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 130-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Mears ◽  
Tim Kendall ◽  
Cornelius Katona ◽  
Carole Pashley ◽  
Sarah Pajak
Keyword(s):  
Early Retirement ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Consultant Psychiatrist ◽  
Health Officer ◽  
Decisions To Leave ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Retirement Intentions

Aims and MethodThis survey gathered data on the retirement intentions of consultant psychiatrists over the age of 50 years, in order to address retention issues. A questionnaire was sent to all 1438 consultants over this age in the UK.ResultsA total of 848 questionnaires were returned, an adjusted response rate of 59%. The mean age at which consultants intended to retire in this sample was 60 years (s.d. 4.16), suggesting a potential loss of 5725 consultant years. Reasons for early retirement are complex: factors encouraging retirement include too much bureaucracy, lack of free time and heavy case-loads; those discouraging retirement include enjoyment of work, having a good team and money. Mental Health Officer status is an important determinant in the decision to retire early.Clinical ImplicationsWith numerous vacancies in consultant psychiatrist posts throughout the UK, premature retirement is a cause for concern, possibly contributing to an overall reduction in consultant numbers of 5%. Addressing factors that influence consultants' decisions to leave the health service early should form an important part of an overall strategy to increase consultant numbers.

scholarly journals Guidelines on antipsychotics for dementia: are we losing our minds?

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Haw ◽  
Graeme Yorston ◽  
Jean Stubbs
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Excellence ◽  
Clinical Judgement ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire

Aims and MethodThe National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the Royal College of Psychiatrists have each issued guidance on the use of antipsychotics for behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD). We sent all old age psychiatrists an anonymous questionnaire asking for their opinions on these documents and for details of their use of antipsychotics for BPSD.ResultsThe response rate was 202 out of 648 (31.2%). the two documents, though similar in content provoked very different responses, with the College guidance being much more favourably received. All respondents prescribed antipsychotics for BPSD, most commonly quetiapine.Clinical ImplicationsWhen prescribing antipsychotics for behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia, psychiatrists should take both NICE and College guidelines into account and use their clinical judgement.

scholarly journals Safety for psychiatrists – from trainee to consultant

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Dibben ◽  
Rory O'Shea ◽  
Ricci Chang ◽  
Joanna Woodger
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
District General Hospital ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
East Anglia ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
The Past ◽  
Perceptions Of Safety

Aims and MethodsTo assess safe practice in psychiatry and self-perceptions of safety among trainees (Senior House Officers (SHOs) and Specialist Registrars (SpRs)) and consultants, a questionnaire was sent out to all general adult and old age psychiatrists, including trainees, in a teaching hospital and a district general hospital in East Anglia.ResultsA total of 29 SHOs, 11 SpRs and 27 consultants were approached (response rate 92%). In the past year 69% SHOs, 45% SpRs and 11% consultants attended breakaway training. Interview rooms were frequently below the Royal College of Psychiatrists' standards; 87% of the rooms did not have a panic button and 62% were isolated. Most doctors had felt threatened over the past 6 months but only 31% carried a personal alarm. Despite similar frequencies of assaults, consultants felt safer at work than trainees.Clinical ImplicationsSafety is important for doctors throughout their careers and should be regularly reviewed by individuals as well as audited by hospital trusts.

Lay influence on service provision: impact of a Royal College Patient Liaison Group on radiotherapy departments

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
G. Rees
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Clinical Oncology ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Oncology Patient ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
Lay Members

The Clinical Oncology Patient Liaison Group (COPLG) was established by the Faculty of Clinical Oncology of The Royal College of Radiologists in 1997. One of the early issues to be addressed by the COPLG was the “patient-friendliness” of radiotherapy departments in the United Kingdom. A questionnaire relating to several aspects of patient care was formulated substantially by the lay members of the Group and circulated to all departments. There was a 63% response rate. The results demonstrated considerable variation in departmental practice and they were used as the basis for writing a booklet entitled “Making your Radiotherapy Service more patient-friendly”, which was circulated to all departments. This was intended to give practical suggestions on improving services, recommending only what had been shown to be feasible. A year later another questionnaire was circulated, designed to measure the effect of the booklet. There was a 53% response rate. In the great majority of responding departments the booklet had influenced staff and had led to changes in practice and improved care. The service areas most influenced were the provision of facilities for waiting patients, the provision of information about treatment, the maintenance of privacy and dignity and surveying the views of patients.

Sequence of mixed ophthalmic operating lists: A national survey of UK consultants

2021 ◽  
pp. 175045892110066
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Kishikova ◽  
Ahmed S Bardan ◽  
Elizabeth Hawkes ◽  
Rawya A Diab ◽  
Venkat Avadhanam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Latex Allergy ◽  
Patient Age ◽  
Patient Transport ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Diabetic Status ◽  
List Order

Ophthalmic surgical operating lists include intraocular and extraocular procedures, as well as clean non-infectious and dirty infectious cases. Patient age, diabetic status, local or general anaesthesia must be considered during ophthalmic theatre scheduling. Traditionally children and ‘clean cases’ are prioritised. However, factors such as the need for an interpreter, patient transport and latex allergy affect the sequencing of ophthalmic lists. An electronic survey was sent to all UK ophthalmology consultants through the Royal College of Ophthalmologists registry, enquiring about their preference in sequencing mixed theatre lists, what operations they considered clean and dirty, and the presence of departmental protocol for list sequencing. There was a 16.9% response rate ( n = 222/1311). A majority of 75.2% ( n = 167/222) had mixed operating lists of intraocular and extraocular cases. Of those performing mixed operating lists, 44.3% ( n = 74/167) stated they would operate on intraocular cases before extraocular cases, and 92.8% ( n = 155/167) would perform ‘clean’ before ‘dirty’ cases. Fifty-nine per cent ( n = 98/167) have a departmental protocol to help determine list order. This survey has demonstrated that there is a trend to perform ‘clean’ before ‘dirty’ and intraocular before extraocular cases. Given the results of the survey, we outline our recommendation on how to sequence mixed ophthalmic theatre lists.

scholarly journals Psychotherapy on a shoestring: improving training using existing resources

1998 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 702-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Paul Davies
Keyword(s):  
Royal College ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Psychotherapy Supervision ◽  
Trial Period ◽  
Costs And Benefits ◽  
Supervision Group ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Training Post ◽  
Training Opportunities

Aims and methodThis article aims to describe qualitatively attempts in one NHS trust to improve psychotherapy training for psychiatry trainees, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Guidelines, using existing multi-disciplinary resources.ResultsTraining opportunities in a wide range of interventions were identified. A psychotherapy supervision group was established, and a psychotherapy training post was introduced for a trial period. The costs and benefits are discussed.Clinical implicationsSubstantial improvements in psychotherapy training can be made using existing resources, even in the absence of a consultant psychotherapist. Flexibility and coordination are required.

scholarly journals Irish Psychiatric Association survey of psychiatric services in Ireland

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 364-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. O'Keane ◽  
A. Jeffers ◽  
E. Moloney ◽  
S. Barry
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Catchment Area ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Psychiatric Services ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Consultant Psychiatrist ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Catchment Areas

Aims and MethodThe Irish Psychiatric Association conducted a national survey of psychiatric services in Ireland to examine clinical resources in relation to the relative affluence of catchment areas. A consultant psychiatrist from each catchment area was sent a postal survey form (August 2002) and the data received were cross-referenced with measures of relative affluence.ResultsThere was a 72% response rate. A negative relationship emerged between indices of need and both the number of acute beds and the number of consultant psychiatrists per head of the population.Clinical ImplicationsThe results of this survey indicate that clinical resources in mental health in Ireland are not concentrated in areas of greatest need, but paradoxically have been best developed in areas of greatest affluence.

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