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Exploring Psychiatrists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and ...
Exploring Psychiatrists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Treating Opioid Use Disorder
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This pilot study investigated psychiatrists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) and tested an online educational module aimed at improving these parameters. Given the significant impact of opioid use on overdose deaths and hospitalizations, as well as known barriers to medication for opioid use disorder (mOUD) such as inadequate provider education and stigma, the study targeted psychiatric attendings and trainees to enhance their competency in managing OUD.<br /><br />A total of 186 psychiatrists were invited via email; 35 started the pre-survey, 21 completed the online educational module and Q&A, and 18 completed the post-survey. Participants included trainees, early career psychiatrists (ECPs, ≤5 years attending), and non-early career psychiatrists (Non-ECPs, >5 years). The module aimed to improve knowledge and attitudes, assessed by comparing pre- and post-intervention KAP scores using paired t-tests and linear mixed effect regression.<br /><br />Results showed that post-intervention knowledge and attitudes scores were significantly higher (p=0.001), indicating improved understanding and more favorable perceptions of patients with OUD. Notably, Non-ECPs demonstrated greater improvements in knowledge and attitudes scores than ECPs, although ECPs tended to have higher baseline attitudes scores. Practice scores did not significantly change after the intervention.<br /><br />Limitations included small sample size, high attrition, single-department recruitment limiting generalizability, and immediate post-intervention assessment without longitudinal follow-up. The study suggests that a brief, targeted educational module can effectively improve psychiatrists' knowledge and attitudes toward OUD treatment. Future research will expand to other clinical departments and providers, shorten the module to reduce attrition, and assess longer-term retention of KAP changes.<br /><br />In summary, enhancing psychiatrist education through focused online modules holds promise for overcoming educational barriers to better OUD care, with particular benefits observed among more experienced clinicians.
Keywords
opioid use disorder
psychiatrists
knowledge attitudes practices (KAP)
online educational module
medication for opioid use disorder (mOUD)
psychiatric trainees
early career psychiatrists (ECPs)
non-early career psychiatrists (Non-ECPs)
education intervention
attitudes toward OUD treatment
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