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How peer review groups support learning and wellbeing in psychiatrists
Louise Nash1, Aspasia Karageorge2, Jeanette Lancaster3
1Brain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, 522555University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Summary
Peer Review Groups (PRGs) are highly valued by Australian psychiatrists for enhancing professional learning and wellbeing. These groups offer crucial support, mitigating stress and isolation inherent in medical practice.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Medical Education
- Professional Wellbeing
Background:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential for medical practitioners.
- Peer Review Groups (PRGs) are a unique form of CPD.
- The value of PRGs for psychiatrists' learning and wellbeing requires exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the self-reported value of Peer Review Groups (PRGs) among Australian psychiatrists.
- To focus on how PRGs contribute to professional learning and mental wellbeing.
- To understand the perceived benefits and challenges of PRG participation.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional mixed-methods online survey was conducted.
- Participants included psychiatrists registered with the NSW Branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
- Survey respondents had attended a PRG within the preceding 12 months.
Main Results:
- Psychiatrists reported PRG participation as highly beneficial for learning and professional wellbeing.
- Key benefits included sharing professional experiences, emotional support, debriefing, and reducing professional isolation.
- Challenges were rarely reported, primarily concerning new member selection and limited individual support.
Conclusions:
- Peer Review Groups (PRGs) are a unique, popular, and highly valued CPD method for psychiatrists.
- PRGs uniquely support both professional learning and the emotional processing of practice, enhancing wellbeing.
- Other healthcare professionals could benefit from similar self-directed peer support groups for CPD.
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