ArticleIndian journal of psychiatry2026
Evaluating effectiveness of Indian teachers of psychiatry (IToP)-scholarship for teachers toward enrichment of psychiatry teaching skills (STEPS) training program among psychiatry teachers in India: A cross-sectional study.
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Background: Mental health disorders constitute a significant public health burden globally and in India. The treatment gap for mental health conditions remains substantial, partly due to inadequate training of healthcare professionals. The Indian teachers of psychiatry (IToP)-scholarship for teachers toward enrichment of psychiatry teaching skills (STEPS) program was developed to enhance teaching skills among psychiatry faculty. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of the IToP-STEPS program among trained psychiatry teachers in India. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted online using Google Forms. A structured questionnaire was administered to all psychiatrists who participated in the IToP-STEPS program from 2020 to 2023. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: Overall satisfaction with the program was high (mean score: 4.83 ± 0.21 on a five-point Likert scale). All participants reported improvement in teaching. Conclusion: The IToP-STEPS program demonstrated significant effectiveness in enhancing psychiatry teaching skills, with participants reporting improved confidence, adoption of innovative teaching methods, and enhanced student engagement.
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