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

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (05) ◽  
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 Method A 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. Results The 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 Implications The 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 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 Psychotherapy training experience in the Northern Region Senior Unified SHO Scheme: present and future

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 390-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Carley ◽  
Sally Mitchison
Keyword(s):  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Further Training ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Training Scheme ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Psychotherapy Guidelines ◽  
Current Experience

Aims and MethodWe conducted this survey to assess the current experience of psychotherapy training in the Northern Deanery and discuss possible effects changes might have on the future of this training. A postal questionnaire assessed the training experienced by the 41 trainees on the Northern Region Senior Unified Senior House Officer (SHO) Psychiatry Training Scheme in 2004. The results were compared with the guidelines from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.ResultsThe response rate was 61%. Particular areas of strength included conducting a long case (64%) and obtaining sufficient teaching in psychodynamic and cognitive–behavioural therapy theory (88%); 92% rated their experience of the training as satisfactory or better, and 68% intended pursuing further training in psychotherapy.Clinical ImplicationsTrainees ought to be familiar with the psychotherapy guidelines from an early point in their training. Specific areas of difficulty within the scheme need to be addressed. Proposed changes to specialist training are likely to have an impact on the psychotherapy training experience.

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 Service user involvement in training: the trainees' view

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 303-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Vijayakrishnan ◽  
Joan Rutherford ◽  
Steve Miller ◽  
Lynne M. Drummond
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Service User ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Service User Involvement ◽  
Specialist Training ◽  
Training Scheme ◽  
South West ◽  
Actual Participation

Aims and MethodA questionnaire survey was conducted of trainees across the South-West London and St George's Basic Specialist Training Scheme in Psychiatry to explore their attitudes towards service user involvement in training.ResultsFifty-two completed questionnaires were received; 20 trainees (38%) had not attended teaching sessions where a user was present; 35 trainees (67%) were agreeable to service user involvement in examinations. Reservations concerned the objectivity of service users in examination rating and their role as an expert on assessing the trainee's skill. Awareness of user involvement strategies and policies in their trusts were not matched with actual participation.Clinical ImplicationsService users should be involved in teaching in an expert capacity and also in examinations, with safeguards regarding transparency and objectivity of the marking schemes in place.

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.

Psychotherapy training in Ireland: A survey of college tutors

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyson Lee ◽  
Angela Noonan
Keyword(s):  
Royal College ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
College Training ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Training Schemes ◽  
Training Delivery ◽  
Requirements Models

AbstractObjectives: Psychotherapeutic skills are essential to practice psychiatry effectively, but previous surveys of trainees in Ireland show that they have not been getting adequate training in psychotherapy. This survey of college tutors was carried out to coincide with the establishment of the College of Psychiatry of Ireland which is introducing new psychotherapy training requirements. The survey aims to ascertain if trainees had fulfilled the Royal College of Psychiatrists' psychotherapy training requirements, models of psychotherapy available and the availability of psychotherapy qualifications amongst consultants and senior registrars.Methods: A questionnaire was posted to all registered tutors in the Republic of Ireland.Results: The postal questionnaire was sent to the 62 registered college tutors in the 13 training schemes. There is one tutor in each training hospital. The response rate was 79%. Our survey reveals that no psychotherapy training was available according to 16.3% of tutors. Only 22.5% of tutors were aware of trainees who had met college training requirements in the previous two years. 79.8% of tutors reported that there were consultants and senior registrars with qualifications in psychotherapy who could offer training if time and resources permitted.Conclusions: Current training requirements are not being fulfilled. There are consultants and senior registrars who have psychotherapy qualifications to provide psychotherapy training but there are inadequate resources and time to formalise training. It is unlikely that the implementation of training requirements by the new college will be realisable without a review of training delivery.

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.

scholarly journals Does protected time improve psychotherapy training in psychiatry?

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 100-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anis Janmohamed ◽  
Anne Ward ◽  
Catherine Smith ◽  
Susan Davison
Keyword(s):  
Psychotherapy Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Protected Time

Aims and MethodWe surveyed all our senior house officers (SHOs) in 1998 to ascertain the nature and quality of their psychotherapy training. Following the introduction of a structured psychotherapy training programme, we wished to see what difference this had made to their training experience. The same questionnaire was used to survey all SHOs currently training in our trust, and compared their responses with those of the earlier cohort.ResultsThere was a statistically significant increase in the number of trainees seeing patients, in the number of psychotherapy patients being seen, and in the expectations of trainees of being able to fulfil College requirements.Clinical ImplicationsOur results demonstrate the value of a formal psychotherapy training programme for the quality of psychotherapy training at SHO level. In particular, the introduction of protected time may have been crucial in allowing the SHOs to gain the necessary experience.

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