Is Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Training Related to Perceived Responsibility for Treating Mental Health Problems?

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate training in developmental and behavioral pediatrics (DBP) for graduating residents, their competencies in diagnosing and treating child mental health (MH) problems, and whether the amount of DBP training and/or perceived competencies are associated...

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Published in:Academic pediatrics 2010-07, Vol.10 (4), p.252-259
Main Authors: Horwitz, Sarah McCue, PhD, Caspary, Gretchen, PhD, Storfer-Isser, Amy, MS, Singh, Manpreet, MD, Fremont, Wanda, MD, Golzari, Mana, MD, Stein, Ruth E.K., MD
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Behavioral Medicine - education
Clinical Competence
Female
Humans
Internship and Residency - organization & administration
Male
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental Disorders - therapy
mental health
Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine
pediatric residents
Pediatrics
Pediatrics - education
Physician's Role
primary care
Psychology, Child - education
resident education/training
screening
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Summary:Objective The aim of this study was to investigate training in developmental and behavioral pediatrics (DBP) for graduating residents, their competencies in diagnosing and treating child mental health (MH) problems, and whether the amount of DBP training and/or perceived competencies are associated with perceived responsibility for treating 3 MH problems. Methods Data were collected from 636 residents who completed the American Academy of Pediatrics's 2007 Graduating Residents Survey. The survey included questions on training and self-rated competencies in multiple MH skill areas and perceived responsibility for identifying and treating/managing children's MH problems. Weighted multivariable logistic regression analyses examined associations between training, competencies, and perceived responsibility for treating/managing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and depression. Results Ninety percent of respondents completed a DBP rotation, with 86% reporting >3 to 4 weeks of training. Duration of DBP rotation was related to training and perceived competencies in MH skill areas, and nearly all residents who reported high competencies were trained in those skill areas. However,
ISSN:1876-2859
1876-2867
DOI:10.1016/j.acap.2010.03.003