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ArticleAcademic psychiatry : the journal of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training and the Association for Academic Psychiatry2022

An Innovative Needs Assessment Approach to Develop Relevant Continuing Professional Development for Psychiatrists.

Francesca Luconi, Richard Montoro, Leonora Lalla, Meron Teferra

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Francesca LuconiFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. francesca.luconi@mcgill.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6179-7285
Richard MontoroFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Leonora LallaFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Meron TeferraFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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Abstract

objectivesGaps in psychiatrists' competence can interfere with the delivery of optimal patient care, particularly when these gaps have not been identified. This study aimed to assess the perceived and unperceived continuing professional development needs of psychiatrists practicing in Quebec, Canada.

methodsThe authors sent an online cross-sectional survey (2018) to members of the 'Association des médecins psychiatres du Québec' and collected data on unperceived needs via the critical incident method (focused on managing challenging clinical cases/situations). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, thematic analysis, and triangulation of data. Two coders independently analyzed qualitative data.

resultsOf 1150 eligible psychiatrists, 187 (16%) completed the survey. Over half were female (58%), caring for adult patients (60%), and practiced in a university hospital (49%). Top perceived and unperceived learning need areas were neurodevelopmental disorders and psychopharmacology. Three hundred forty-three factors influencing the management of reported challenges were classified as case complexity (53%), patient (22%), environment (19%), and lack of knowledge (4%). Consultation with colleagues (49%) was the most frequently accessed resource for approaching challenging cases. During the previous year and across both self-directed and group learning activities, respondents reported engaging more frequently in in-person than online activities.

conclusionsA comprehensive needs assessment integrating perceived and unperceived needs is the cornerstone for planning relevant continuing professional development. The critical incident method is a useful tool to assess psychiatrists' unperceived needs. Critical reflection after solving complex clinical cases might provide an opportunity to optimize psychiatrists' selection of relevant continuing professional development.

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PsychiatryAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLearningNeeds AssessmentSurveys and QuestionnairesContinuing medical educationContinuing professional developmentCritical incident methodNeeds assessmentPsychiatryQuebec (Canada)

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PMCPMC8630991

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