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[A new family intervention method]
Problem Being Addressed:
Family medicine residents have difficulty developing the complex skills needed to work with families.
Objective Of Program:
To develop an educational program to teach family medicine residents at Laval University a new type of family intervention technique, based on the systems approach, using a practical and interactive method.
Main Components Of Program:
Using Brien's systematic planning model, the authors developed and tested a series of six interactive workshops on three themes. The first theme aims to motivate residents by showing them why it is important to use a systems approach with their patients. The second theme explores a family situation in an individual interview. The third enables residents to conduct a family interview. The whole program has been tested and evaluated. All of the materials needed to teach these skills are contained in a trainer's guide and a video cassette.
Conclusion:
This educational program's originality lies in its combination of the systems approach and interactive training for residents. The program could easily be presented as a continuing medical education activity.