Beyond psychiatry: motivations for considering an Australian wellbeing program within Malaysian health services.
Australas Psychiatry
; 27(3): 262-266, 2019 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-30931582
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To explore the relevance and adaptability of the Optimal Health Program for mental and primary healthcare providers in Malaysia.METHODS:
Evaluate stakeholder engagement and training programme for psychiatrists, family medicine specialists, public health specialists, physicians, clinical psychologists, counsellors, and representatives from a patient support group. Evaluate the programme for applicability, as well as participant's knowledge and confidence in using key components.RESULTS:
The training was very well received in terms of content, training materials and facilitation style. Development of culturally specific materials will be needed. Improvement in the self-rating measurement for knowledge and confidence in using key Optimal Health Program components was reported at the completion of the 2-day training.CONCLUSIONS:
The Optimal Health Program has potential as a comprehensive socio-culturally responsive self-management programme that is relevant within mental health services and adaptable for task-sharing of mental health care in Malaysia.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pessoal de Saúde
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Transtornos Mentais
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Serviços de Saúde Mental
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Motivação
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article