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Addiction medicine--training for general practice registrars
Carreen Jansen1, Paul Grinzi, Benny Monheit
1Joint University Centre for Education and Training , University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Australian Family Physician
|December 22, 2005
Summary
A pilot addiction medicine workshop improved general practice registrars' confidence in treating illicit drug use. This training is relevant for general practitioners (GPs) facing this significant public health issue.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- General Practice Training
Background:
- Illicit drug use presents a significant challenge in Australia.
- General Practitioners (GPs) often express reluctance to manage these cases due to perceived deficits in knowledge and confidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the acceptability and impact of a pilot addiction medicine workshop.
- To evaluate the effect of the training on general practice registrars' knowledge and confidence in managing addiction.
Main Methods:
- A 1-day pilot addiction medicine workshop was delivered to advanced general practice registrars.
- Post-workshop questionnaires were used to gather feedback on training acceptability and perceived changes in knowledge and confidence.
Main Results:
- 98% of the 46 participating registrars completed the questionnaire.
- Over 90% found the training material relevant and reported increased confidence in addressing addiction issues.
Conclusions:
- Addiction medicine training is highly relevant for GPs in training.
- The pilot program demonstrated an increase in registrars' knowledge and confidence regarding addiction medicine.