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ArticleThe journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics : JPPT : the official journal of PPAG2025

Assessing Confidence in Adolescent Mental Health Pharmacotherapy in Pediatric Medical Residents.

Jenna Summerlin, Elizabeth Longo, Philip Baily, Niraja Surendran, Victor Benavidez, Irene Raju, Darya Razmara, Samantha Catanzano

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Jenna SummerlinPharmacy Practice Division (JS, SC), The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX (JS, EL, PB, NS, VB, IR, DR, SC).
Elizabeth LongoPharmacy Practice Division (JS, SC), The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX (JS, EL, PB, NS, VB, IR, DR, SC).
Philip BailyPharmacy Practice Division (JS, SC), The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX (JS, EL, PB, NS, VB, IR, DR, SC).
Niraja SurendranPharmacy Practice Division (JS, SC), The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX (JS, EL, PB, NS, VB, IR, DR, SC).
Victor BenavidezPharmacy Practice Division (JS, SC), The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX (JS, EL, PB, NS, VB, IR, DR, SC).
Irene RajuPharmacy Practice Division (JS, SC), The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX (JS, EL, PB, NS, VB, IR, DR, SC).
Darya RazmaraPharmacy Practice Division (JS, SC), The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX (JS, EL, PB, NS, VB, IR, DR, SC).
Samantha CatanzanoPharmacy Practice Division (JS, SC), The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX (JS, EL, PB, NS, VB, IR, DR, SC).

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe objective of this study was to assess first through third year pediatric medical residents' confidence levels surrounding first-line pharmacotherapy for common mental health conditions in the pediatric patient population and identify areas of need in resident education initiatives.

methodsFrom April 2024 through June 2024, 68 pediatric medical residents participating in a pediatric residency program at an academic tertiary medical center were invited to complete a self-assessment questionnaire. Residents rated their confidence in developing a treatment plan, prescribing, and counseling on medications for pediatric mental health conditions, general physical health conditions, and pharmacotherapy using a 5-point Likert scale.

resultsA total of 28 pediatric medical residents (41% response rate), ranging from postgraduate year 1 to year 3, completed the survey. Compared with physical health conditions, pediatric mental health conditions were associated with lower confidence scores in medical residents in the areas of developing a treatment plan (mean 3.31 vs 4.28, p < 0.001), prescribing medication (mean 2.77 vs 4.02, p<0.001), and counseling on medication side effects (mean 2.94 vs 4.01, p < 0.001).

conclusionsThis study highlights significant gaps in medical residents' confidence in managing pediatric mental health pharmacotherapy compared with physical health conditions within a single institution's residency program.

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adolescentmedical educationmental healthpediatricsurveys and questionnaires

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PMID41112339
PMCPMC12533704

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