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Effect of medical education on European primary care physicians’ knowledge in management of major depressive disorder and psychiatric emergencies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 2022

L. Thevathasan ,
L. Fairley  and
C. Phillips
L. Thevathasan*
Affiliation:
Medscape LLC, Clinical Strategy, London, United Kingdom
L. Fairley
Affiliation:
Medscape LLC, Clinical Strategy, London, United Kingdom
C. Phillips
Affiliation:
Medscape LLC, Clinical Strategy, London, United Kingdom
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

The challenge for primary care physicians (PCPs) is keeping up to date in managing major depressive disorder (MDD) and psychiatric emergencies.

Objectives

We evaluated whether an online educational video lecture directed at PCPs, could improve knowledge and confidence regarding management of psychiatric emergencies associated with MDD.

Methods

Educational effect was assessed using a 3-question repeated pairs, pre/post assessment survey. A paired-samples t-test was conducted to assess overall number correct and confidence change. A McNemar’s test was conducted to assess question-level significance. P values < 0.05 are statistically significant. Cohen’s d test was used to estimate the magnitude of effect of education. The activity launched on 8 April 2021, and preliminary data analysed as of 24 June 2021.

Results

511 PCPs participated in the programme, of which 86 PCPs completed the pre- and post-assessment test. An average overall correct response rate of 28% pre- increased to 64% post- (129% relative increase, P<0.001; Cohen’s d = 1.13). Knowledge on the burden of suicide and MDD improved from 23% pre- to 87% post- (278% relative increase,P<0.001). Knowledge regarding clinical data for novel therapies for use in psychiatric emergencies improved from 29% pre- to 50% post- (72% relative increase, P<0.01). Knowledge regarding signs of suicidal intent in patients with MDD improved from 31% pre- to 53% (71% relative increase, P<0.001) following education.

Conclusions

This study demonstrates the positive effect of online medical education on PCPs’ knowledge and confidence in contemporary management of psychiatric emergencies associated with MDD in Europe.

Disclosure

The results of this study were derived from an educational programme which was developed through independent educational funding from Janssen Neuroscience

Keywords

Suicidemajor depressive disorderMDDPsychiatric emergencies
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European Psychiatry , Volume 65 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 30th European Congress of Psychiatry , June 2022 , pp. S293
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