Exploring training, involvement and confidence: a study of healthcare professionals in decision-making capacity assessments.
N Z Med J
; 137(1593): 31-44, 2024 Apr 12.
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| ID: mdl-38603785
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To explore the training, involvement and confidence of healthcare professionals involved in decision-making capacity (DMC) assessments, and to compare any differences between those conducting and those involved in, but not conducting DMC assessments.METHOD:
A 10-minute anonymous, online survey was conducted with both closed and open questions. A total of 78 participants completed the survey.RESULTS:
Training was lacking in quantity and adequacy. Only 14.1% received formal training during and post their qualification and only 38.5% reported the right amount of training. Just over 55% reported having the right amount of involvement, with 18% having too much and 27% having not enough involvement. A significantly higher response was given for having too much involvement by those conducting DMC assessments (p=0.006), while those not conducting felt they do not have enough involvement (p<0.001). Only 25.6% (n=20) were very confident in being able to explain DMC to a patient.CONCLUSIONS:
Healthcare professionals working in this area urgently require support in the form of formal training and defined roles. Given what can be at stake for an individual undergoing a DMC assessment, it is imperative that improvements are made to upskill the workforce and utilise expertise of all healthcare professionals.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pessoal de Saúde
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Tomada de Decisões
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
N Z Med J
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Nova Zelândia