Using socially distanced and online simulation training to improve the confidence of junior doctors in psychiatry

AIMS AND METHOD: The authors designed and delivered simulation training to improve the confidence and competence of junior doctors beginning work in psychiatry. Junior doctors completed various simulated psychiatry scenarios while receiving personalised feedback and teaching from their peers in online or socially distanced settings. Learners rated their confidence in psychiatry skills pre- and post-session, and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were conducted to detect statistically significant differences. Qualitative feedback was analysed thematically.

RESULTS: Twenty-one junior doctors attended the training. There were statistically significant (P < 0.05) improvements in trainee confidence across all psychiatry skills tested. The most enjoyable aspects of the session included its 'interactivity', relevance to clinical practice, and 'realistic' and 'interesting' simulated scenarios.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Near-peer simulation teaching, delivered both in person and online, is effective at improving junior doctors' confidence in psychiatry. Delivering this training during placement induction could help to ensure adequate preparation of, and support for, new doctors.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:47

Enthalten in:

BJPsych bulletin - 47(2023), 4 vom: 18. Aug., Seite 235-241

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Hewson, Thomas [VerfasserIn]
Foster, Hayley [VerfasserIn]
Sanderson, Ruth [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Education and training
Journal Article
Junior doctor
Medical education
Psychiatry
Simulation

Anmerkungen:

Date Revised 02.08.2023

published: Print

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1192/bjb.2022.18

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM338313753