Adolescent exploratory behavior--what do trainees know?
This is the first known study in the United Kingdom to investigate, among Specialist Registrars (i.e., doctors in training in pediatrics), the priority afforded to, the prevalence of, and the ability to recognize, diagnose, and manage three key areas of exploratory behavior: namely, sexual health, substance misuse, and self-harm. We demonstrate that, although trainees recognize the importance of diagnosis and intervention, they lack training and do not believe that they have the appropriate skills, knowledge, or confidence to carry out these important tasks.
Emergency Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom. cdieppe@doctors.org.uk
Clare R
CR
Dieppe
Manoj
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Kumar
Ilana
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Crome
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005106:Exploratory Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education; D012309:Risk-Taking; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom