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Barriers to working with impaired trainees: a resident's viewpoint
The Psychiatric Quarterly
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Psychiatric training programs face barriers in addressing trainee impairment, including stigma and lack of prevention. Fostering support and supervisor awareness can reduce impairment during psychiatric residency.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Professional Development
Background:
- Psychiatric trainees may experience significant impairment during training.
- Existing psychiatry programs face challenges in identifying, treating, and preventing trainee impairment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers hindering effective management of impaired psychiatric trainees.
- To explore strategies for mitigating trainee impairment in psychiatric education.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews common challenges and potential solutions within psychiatric training programs.
- Analysis of factors contributing to and alleviating trainee impairment.
Main Results:
- Key barriers include trainee stigmatization, lack of primary prevention focus, poor supervisor-resident relationships, and resistance to intervention.
- Supportive environments, specialized seminars, and vigilant supervisors can aid in managing impairment.
Conclusions:
- Addressing trainee impairment requires overcoming systemic barriers within psychiatric programs.
- Creating a candid, supportive atmosphere is crucial for trainee well-being and reducing impairment.