ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2025
Exploring the Need for Psychiatry Sub-Specialization in Nepal: A Cross-sectional Survey Among Psychiatrists.
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Introduction: The complexities in the identification and management of mental disorders have demanded sub-specialization. In Nepal, the number of psychiatrists still does not meet the minimum requirement of the psychiatrist-population ratio. There is a dilemma regarding the need for further subspecialization in psychiatry. This study aimed to assess the perceived need for psychiatry sub-specialization courses among Nepalese psychiatrists. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted via an online survey (using Google Forms) among Nepalese psychiatrists and psychiatry residents. Convenience and snowball sampling was used. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), presented in frequency and percentage. Results: Among 165 respondents, 99 (60%) were male, 105 (63.60%) were between 30-40 years of age, 125 (75.80%) were psychiatrists, and 138 (83.60%) expressed a need for further sub-specialization, although only 102 (60%) were interested. The primary reason for not pursuing sub-specialization was the need for general psychiatrists. Fellowship in addiction psychiatry was the most frequently selected sub-specialty. Conclusions: Most of the participants stated that there is a need for pyschiatry sub-specialization in Nepal.
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