Effectiveness of a low-cost curriculum among entry-level psychiatric rehabilitation workers.
Psychiatr Serv
; 58(3): 409-12, 2007 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-17325118
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Workforce recommended the creation of a portable, low-cost, and effective curriculum to train entry-level psychiatric staff. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a portable, state-financed orientation course on psychiatric rehabilitation for entry-level workers throughout Pennsylvania.METHODS:
The standardized course was offered to 367 staff between September 2005 and April 2006. The trainees' pre- and postcourse scores were compared on an empirically validated measure of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices. The trainees' scores were also compared with the scores of a national sample of members of the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, which served as a benchmark.RESULTS:
A significant and robust (d=.99) training effect was observed when the trainees' pre-post course scores were compared. The trainees' mean postcourse scores significantly exceeded those of the benchmark sample.CONCLUSIONS:
A continuing education format can provide portable, low-cost, and effective basic education in psychiatric rehabilitation to entry-level workers.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Competência Profissional
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Psiquiatria
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Ensino
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Currículo
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Transtornos Mentais
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Serviços de Saúde Mental
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Health_economic_evaluation
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article