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Do core psychiatry trainee cognitive behaviour therapy cases meet training needs? An evaluation of core psychiatry trainee delivered CBT cases in Sheffield: implications for training and services

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 June 2021

Dasal Abayaratne ,
Russell Birkett  and
John Davies
Dasal Abayaratne*
Affiliation:
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
Russell Birkett
Affiliation:
University of Sheffield, Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
John Davies
Affiliation:
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
*
*corresponding author.
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Abstract

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Aims

This evaluation aims to understand if Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) cases for Core Psychiatry Trainees (CPTs) in Sheffield provide good training in therapy skills and if these can be integrated into general psychiatric practice.

Background

Completion of psychotherapy cases part of the curriculum for CPTs, with cognitive behavior therapy being one of the common modalities used. Whilst there is evidence that trainees often provide competent therapy it is unclear what cases are appropriate and how these contribute to wider CPT learning objectives.

Method

CPTs who had completed a clinical case in CBT at a tertiary psychotherapy service were identified. All were surveyed and patient demographics and outcomes also collated.

Result

The results showed a significant impact on trainees understanding of CBT, applying theory to clinical context, and changed future practice. Despite being complex, 64% of patients needed no further therapy and 42% were discharged from mental health services.

Conclusion

The evaluation demonstrates the positive outcomes for patients, trainees, future clinical practice, and a move towards collaboration as laid out in the Five-year forward view for mental health. This suggests that medical trainees have a valuable contribution, and role despite minimal experience in CBT.

Type
Service Evaluation
Information
BJPsych Open , Volume 7 , Supplement S1: Abstracts of the RCPsych Virtual International Congress 2021, 21–24 June , June 2021 , pp. S304
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
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