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1Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
Psychosomatics
|February 3, 2020
Summary
An online curriculum in transplant psychiatry effectively improved psychiatrists' knowledge and confidence in managing organ transplant recipients and donors. This specialized training is feasible and beneficial for global mental health care.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Transplantation Medicine
- Medical Education
Background:
- Transplant psychiatry addresses mental health in organ transplant recipients and donors.
- A gap exists in formal training programs for this specialized field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate an online curriculum in transplant psychiatry for international physicians.
- To assess the impact of the online course on participants' knowledge and confidence.
Main Methods:
- A 3-session interactive online course on transplant psychiatry was delivered.
- Participants from Pakistan completed precourse and postcourse surveys.
- Surveys assessed knowledge, interest, and comfort levels in transplant psychiatry.
Main Results:
- The curriculum positively impacted participants' knowledge and confidence.
- All participants completed precourse surveys, and 88.8% completed postcourse surveys.
- No significant implementation issues were reported.
Conclusions:
- Online curricula are feasible for highly specialized psychiatric training.
- This educational approach can enhance expertise in transplant psychiatry globally.
Keywords:
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