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Pediatricians' satisfaction with their abilities to care for children with developmental, behavioral and psychosocial

Yehuda Senecky1, Dov Inbar, Gary Diamond

  • 1Department of Child Development and Rehabilitation, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tiqv, Israel.

Pediatrics International : Official Journal of the Japan Pediatric Society
|June 26, 2007
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Pediatrician satisfaction in caring for children with developmental and behavioral issues improves with better training and resources. Enhanced continuing education is key to improving care quality.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Developmental and behavioral pediatrics is a growing area of focus for pediatricians.
  • Pediatricians face increasing responsibility in managing children's developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess how training, experience, and other factors influence pediatricians' satisfaction with their ability to manage developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial problems in children.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was distributed to 211 primary care pediatricians in Israel.
  • Data collected included pediatrician demographics, practice characteristics, and satisfaction levels regarding care for children with developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial issues.
  • Multivariate analysis was used to identify factors associated with overall pediatrician satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • A 76.3% response rate (n=161) was achieved.
  • Satisfaction with training, psychiatric updates, and available child development services positively correlated with overall satisfaction.
  • Prescribing methylphenidate for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and prior medical education in countries emphasizing these issues were also significant positive predictors.

Conclusions:

  • Improving pediatric residency and continuing education in child development and behavioral pediatrics is crucial.
  • Enhanced training can positively impact pediatricians' attitudes and willingness to treat children with developmental and behavioral problems.
  • This can lead to better quality of care for these children and their families.
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