Teaching Integrated Behavioral Health to Psychiatry Residents
Author Information
Author(s): Haghani Tehrani Poonè MD, Sala-Hamrick Kelsey J. PhD, Knottenbelt Sushilla PhD, Sánchez John P. MD, Salvador Julie G. PhD
Primary Institution: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Hypothesis
Can a curriculum effectively teach integrated behavioral health models to psychiatry residents?
Conclusion
The curriculum successfully taught residents to compare different integrated behavioral health models and critically appraise clinical practice.
Supporting Evidence
- Residents improved their perceived proficiency in comparing different models of integrated behavioral health.
- Qualitative analysis showed residents could critically appraise clinical practices using their knowledge of integrated behavioral health models.
- The curriculum was designed to be brief and effective for early-stage learners.
Takeaway
This study created a program to help doctors learn how to better include mental health care in regular health check-ups, making it easier for patients to get help.
Methodology
The curriculum was developed using a constructivist framework and evaluated through qualitative coding of assignments and a pre- and postrotation survey.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and faced challenges with IRB approval and varying participation levels among residents.
Participant Demographics
Second-year psychiatry residents at a university-affiliated hospital.
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