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Medical students need training in discussing cardiovascular risk factors and behavior change with patients. A psychiatry educational module teaches practical skills for preventive cardiology, improving patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Preventive Cardiology
Psychiatry

Background:

Medical students receive education on cardiovascular risk factors but lack training in patient communication and behavior modification counseling.
High-risk behaviors, such as smoking, significantly contribute to cardiovascular disease.
Effective patient-centered communication is crucial for promoting lifestyle changes.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a brief educational module for third-year psychiatry clerks focused on preventive cardiology.
To equip students with practical skills for discussing cardiovascular risks and encouraging behavior change.
To integrate patient-oriented communication strategies into psychiatry curricula.

Main Methods:

A small group discussion format encouraging active student participation.
Exploration of patient-specific barriers to behavior change, including environmental factors, skill deficits, cognitive distortions, and emotions.
Development and assessment of strategies for promoting behavior change in simulated patient scenarios.

Main Results:

Students learned to assess and explore patient-specific barriers to behavior change.
Participants engaged in discussing and evaluating the effectiveness of various behavior change strategies.
The module provided practical, patient-oriented skills in preventive cardiology.

Conclusions:

The described educational module is easily adaptable to existing psychiatry curricula.
Widespread adoption could enhance medical students' skills in addressing high-risk behaviors.
Improved clinician skills may lead to a reduction in cardiovascular disease incidence.