Feasibility and acceptability of a pediatric primary care physician training for anxiety screening and psychoeducation

<p>Anxiety is one of the most prevalent psychological conditions in the pediatric population with significant impacts that often extend into adulthood. Pediatricians are in a unique position to screen and briefly intervene to facilitate early treatment and prevent long-term sequelae, but they often do not have adequate training. The current study addressed this gap with a brief online educational workshop that had two aims: to promote (a) screening for anxiety and (b) appropriate evidence-based interventions. Fifty-three providers participated, and 38 completed surveys preand post-training. Findings support the acceptability of the training, improved knowledge related to anxiety, and an increased readiness to manage anxiety during a medical visit. This study suggests the utility of a brief, online training on how to screen and provide evidence-based interventions for anxiety.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2023

Author dc:creator

• Wojtaszek, Julie A.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Claudia Drossel, Ph.D., Ph.D.
• Alexandros Maragakis, Ph.D.
• Eamonn Arble, Ph.D.

• anxiety
• evidence-based treatment
• medical education
• pediatrics
• screening
• training
• Clinical Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/1212

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-2584