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[Evaluation of a training program "Psychiatry for EmergencyPhysicians"].

F G Pajonk1, O Riemenschneider, H Moecke

  • 1Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätskrankenhaus Hamburg-Eppendorf. paionk@uke.uni-hamburg.de

Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
|March 28, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Emergency physicians need more psychiatric training. A German program showed it was valuable but too short, indicating a need for intensified psychiatric education for better emergency care.

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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Psychiatric education has been historically overlooked in emergency medicine.
  • While quality assurance measures exist, the effectiveness of current psychiatric training programs for German emergency physicians remains unevaluated.
  • This study presents the first evaluation of a psychiatric emergency training program within the German Emergency Physicians' Basic Training Program (EPTP-B).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a psychiatric emergency training program for emergency physicians in Germany.
  • To assess participants' knowledge, attitudes, and perceived need for further training in psychiatric emergencies.
  • To determine the adequacy and perceived value of the existing training module.

Main Methods:

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  • The study involved participants of the EPTP-B in Hamburg.
  • A semi-structured questionnaire was administered before and after the training to assess knowledge, attitudes, and training needs.
  • Data collected included self-estimated knowledge, perceived necessity for training, and feedback on the program's educational value, informativeness, and practicality.

Main Results:

  • Initially, 42 medical doctors (22 male, 20 female, mean age 32.2) reported poor prior knowledge and a high need for psychiatric training.
  • Post-training, the majority found the program educative (69%) and practical (81%).
  • However, 81% deemed the training duration insufficient, and participants still felt a gap towards the educational objectives.

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear need, demand, and interest for enhanced psychiatric education among emergency physicians.
  • Emergency physicians frequently encounter a high volume and diverse range of psychiatric emergencies.
  • On-the-job reinforcement of theoretical knowledge is crucial for effective psychiatric emergency care.