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The mini-PAT as a multi-source feedback tool for trainees in child and adolescent psychiatry: assessing whether it is

Gill Salmon1, Lesley Pugsley2

  • 1Cwm Taf University Health Board, UK.

Bjpsych Bulletin
|April 13, 2017
PubMed

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Multi-source feedback (MSF) supports doctor assessment. This paper examines the mini-Peer Assessment Tool (mini-PAT) for child and adolescent psychiatry trainees, suggesting improvements for better evaluation.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Psychiatry Training
  • Assessment Tools

Background:

  • Multi-source feedback (MSF) is increasingly utilized for physician assessment.
  • The mini-Peer Assessment Tool (mini-PAT) is a specific MSF instrument used for trainees.
  • Evaluating trainees in child and adolescent psychiatry presents unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence supporting MSF in medical education.
  • To assess the suitability of the mini-PAT for child and adolescent psychiatry trainees.
  • To propose enhancements or alternatives for MSF in this specialty.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on MSF principles and tools.
  • Analysis of the mini-PAT's applicability to child and adolescent psychiatry competencies.
  • Discussion of potential modifications and specialty-specific instrument development.

Main Results:

  • General MSF literature highlights the importance of rater training and feedback quality.
  • The mini-PAT may require adaptation to fully capture the nuances of child and adolescent psychiatry practice.
  • Existing MSF tools might not be optimal for this specific trainee group.

Conclusions:

  • MSF is a valuable assessment method for physicians.
  • The mini-PAT's effectiveness in child and adolescent psychiatry needs further validation or modification.
  • Developing specialty-tailored MSF instruments could improve trainee assessment in this field.

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