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Religious training and religiosity in psychiatry residency programs
S Waldfogel1, P R Wolpe, Y Shmuely
1Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Summary
Psychiatric residents reported higher religiousness than previous studies. Didactic exposure improved recognition of religion's clinical importance and resident competence in addressing patients' spiritual needs.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Medical Education
- Religious Studies
Background:
- Limited research exists on the religious beliefs and practices of psychiatric residents.
- Understanding residents' perspectives on religion is crucial for effective patient care and training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey the religious lives of psychiatric residents.
- To explore residents' didactic and supervision experiences concerning religious issues.
- To assess residents' perceived competence in addressing patients' religious and spiritual needs.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 121 residents across 5 psychiatric residency programs.
- Data collected included religious practices, beliefs, and training experiences.
- Statistical analysis was used to compare groups based on didactic exposure.
Main Results:
- Psychiatric residents surveyed reported higher levels of religiousness compared to previously studied psychiatrists.
- Didactic exposure to religious issues was associated with a stronger belief in religion's clinical importance.
- Residents with didactic exposure felt more competent in recognizing and addressing patients' religious and spiritual concerns.
Conclusions:
- Psychiatric residents' religiousness may be higher than previously assumed.
- Didactic training enhances residents' perceived competence and recognition of religion's role in patient care.
- Training programs should consider incorporating education on religious and spiritual issues in psychiatry.
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