Larrilyn Grant MD MS Jeff Barbee DMA MA Anna Kerlek MD Background There are approximately 8300 Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in the United States Only 15th of pediatric patients with mental health diagnoses are treated by mental health specialists ID: 1012400
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1. Outcomes of a Medical Student Selective in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Larrilyn Grant, MD, MS; Jeff Barbee, DMA, MA; Anna Kerlek, MD
2. BackgroundThere are approximately 8,300 Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in the United States.Only 1/5th of pediatric patients with mental health diagnoses are treated by mental health specialists. Most pediatric residents reported a lack and knowledge in treating pediatric depression and suicidality, with some residents reporting discomfort at every step of a mental health visit. PCPs report only feeling somewhat comfortable providing psychoeducation and treatment to patients and families with mental health disorders.Both lack of exposure to and stigma towards Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) during training have reduced recruitment into the field. Early exposure to CAP is critical during medical education for both recruitment and improving comfort and knowledge of non-CAP physicians in this underserved specialty.
3. Methods:A group of first- and second-year medical students at The Ohio State University College of Medicine chose to enroll in a CAP selective. This course included the following content provided on a virtual platform; common mental health diagnoses in children, difference in presentation as compared to adults, a question-and-answer panel with CAP physicians, teenage use of digital media, patient case conceptualization, discussion of CAP resources, suicide assessment, and mock interviews assessing suicide risk and exploration of gender dysphoria.
4. Agenda Day 1Day 2 8-9 amOverview of CAP Patient conceptualization9-10 amCAP Q&A panel with faculty and traineesDiscussion of CAP resources10-11 amTeens and Technology: Dating in a Digital WorldSuicide risk assessment11-12Case-based discussionCase-based discussion
5. Pre/Post Survey Questions: Are you a Med 1 or Med 2? I know how most contemporary teens use digital media.I am aware of behavioral health resources available at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.I feel comfortable assessing youth patients with suicidal thoughts.I can identify common mental health diagnoses in children and adolescents.Patients with psychiatric concerns are more difficult to assess and treat compared to other patients.I am familiar with how to evaluate child and adolescent patients with potential mental health diagnoses.I am aware of the biological, social, developmental, and psychological impacts on patient care.I have a general understanding of what a child and adolescent psychiatrist can do in their professional career.I understand the various pathways that exist in order to become a child and adolescent psychiatrist.I am interested in becoming a child and adolescent psychiatrist.
6. Statistical Methods Students’ pre and post survey data pertaining to their comfort in various CAP topics were analyzed using a paired t-test. A Bonferroni correction was implemented to ensure no type 1 error occurred.
7. Results:Surveys were completed by 86.4% (38/44) of students Non-significant findings: The item evaluating change in interest in becoming a CAP physician was not significant (p= 0.01) but is encouraging.
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11. Results:Students enrolled in this course had improved confidence in:Identification and evaluation of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric disorders Ability to assess youth with suicidal ideation
12. Future Directions: Obtain demographic data and future career interest of participating studentsAssess if course improves medical student knowledge of pediatric mental health disorders and treatment Do changes in attitudes/comfort/knowledge last over time? Medical SchoolResidencyAfter trainingHow can we improve training on pediatric mental health disorders during residency for non-CAP specialties?How can we improve training in colleagues post-residency/fellowship?
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