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Process-oriented dynamic group psychotherapy for depression as a teaching modality in a family medicine residency
Eric P Simon1, Richard McClaflin1, Rachel Zonca1
1Dignity Health Marian Family Medicine Center, Santa Maria, CA, USA.
International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
|May 11, 2017
Summary
Family medicine residents found process-oriented dynamic group psychotherapy effective for learning psychological skills. This modality enhanced their clinical abilities and patient care, with most recommending it to colleagues.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Family Medicine
Background:
- Process-oriented dynamic group psychotherapy (PDGP) is explored as a teaching tool for family medicine residents.
- The study focuses on developing psychological clinical skills in residents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate PDGP as a modality for teaching psychological clinical skills to family medicine residents.
- To assess residents' perceived acquisition of skills through this training.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study utilizing a 10-item Likert-type questionnaire.
- Convenience sampling of family medicine residents who participated in the PDGP program.
Main Results:
- 100% of residents completed the questionnaire.
- Residents reported enhanced skills in active listening, interviewing, doctor-patient relationships, empathy, and understanding depression's psychosocial factors.
- 88% of residents would recommend the modality to peers.
Conclusions:
- Family medicine residents perceived PDGP as a valuable modality for enhancing clinical skills and patient care.
- The training was viewed as constructive and beneficial for both learning and practice.
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