Detailed contribution information
| Contribution title | Defining Challenges in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residents training |
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| Contribution code | D3.165 |
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| Form of presentation | Poster |
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| Abstract |
Aims: Specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) heavily relies on an apprenticeship model. However, ensuring adequate training is an ongoing challenge in a context with shortage of resources and specialists. This study aims to investigate the key promoters and barriers of successful workplace-based CAP-training in Denmark. Methods: Questionnaires aiming to map the workplace-based educational conditions for national CAP-training were developed by a cross-regional group. It consisted of both closed and open questions and was distributed to all Danish CAP-residents via email and social media. Results and conclusion: 131 residents answered the questionnaire. The characteristics of particularly well-functioning education were described as a safe learning environment, thorough introduction, and opportunities for peer training. Barriers and obstacles were generally described as inadequate access to receive direct clinical observation and supervision by a senior colleague, which was reported to happen “rarely” or “never”. Structured feedback tools were only reported used by 10%. Limited supervision opportunities and a shortage of specialist psychiatrists to offer guidance were among the most frequently cited challenges. These findings identify an alarming shortcoming in the Danish CAP training with possible risk for future patient safety. The study emphasizes an urgent need to invest in strengthening and rethinking the apprenticeship model to correspond the current organizational and societal challenges in child and adolescent psychiatry. |