Training Integrative Practitioners for Acute Stress Disorder
Author Information
Author(s): Ben-Arye Eran, Rubinstein Dori, Keshet Yael, Samuels Noah, Stoffman Gali, Lahad Mooli, Reshef Alon, Schiff Elad
Primary Institution: Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
Hypothesis
Can a training program for integrative medicine providers improve their skills in treating acute stress disorder?
Conclusion
Training for integrative medicine practitioners can enhance their clinical skills and foster collaboration with mental health providers.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported increased confidence in treating patients with acute stress disorder after the training.
- The training program was designed to address the urgent need for mental health support due to the current conflict in Israel.
- Qualitative analysis revealed themes of expectations, barriers, and collaboration among trainees.
Takeaway
This study shows that teaching doctors how to help people with stress can make them better at their jobs and help them work better with other doctors.
Methodology
A 10-hour online training program was conducted, followed by pre- and post-training questionnaires to assess impact.
Potential Biases
Selection bias due to the homogeneity of the participant group.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and lacked validation of the study questionnaire.
Participant Demographics
Majority were female, Israeli-born, married, with a mean age of 50.06 years, mostly trained in traditional Chinese medicine.
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