scholarly journals Cognitive–behavioural therapy: a survey of the training, practice and views of Scottish consultant psychiatrists

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 425-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter David Le Fevre ◽  
Rainer Goldbeck
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Exact Form ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Training Opportunities ◽  
And Training ◽  
Training Practice

Aims and MethodA postal survey of all consultant psychiatrists employed by the NHS in Scotland was performed with the aim of determining the numbers and characteristics of consultant psychiatrists who have received training in cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT). Additional aims were to ascertain the current practice of CBT, along with general attitudes towards practice and training issues.ResultsNine per cent of consultant psychiatrists had received formal training in CBT. An additional 20% had received informal tuition with supervision of cases. For consultants appointed within the previous five years, 48% had received the recommended amount of supervised experience. In practice, consultants were unable to devote significant amounts of time to formal CBT but were actively using CBT techniques and supported the availability of training opportunities.Clinical ImplicationsThe survey suggests that the current Royal College of Psychiatrists' guidelines do not appear to have been fully implemented for the area surveyed. Further debate is needed to ascertain the exact form that training in CBT should take.

scholarly journals Use of cognitive–behavioural therapy skills among trained psychiatrists

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graeme Whitfield ◽  
Moira Connolly ◽  
Alan Davidson ◽  
Chris Williams
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Therapeutic Activity ◽  
Protected Time ◽  
Training And Supervision ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
The Cost

Aims and MethodPrevious studies have suggested that despite the cost of attendance at postgraduate cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) courses, psychiatrists are unable to engage in CBT after qualification. A postal survey of psychiatrists with postgraduate CBT training currently practising in Scotland was performed to assess the levels of training and supervision that they provide, therapeutic CBT activity, and supervision and continued professional development that they receive.ResultsOf the 58 psychiatrists, 51 replied to the survey (88%). Less than half of the respondents supervised other staff. Although 43 (84%) engaged in some therapeutic CBT activity, only 25 (49%) received supervision for their own practice. The main reasons given for not engaging in CBT therapeutic activity were that there was inadequate ‘protected time’ and that CBT had not been included in ‘job plans'.Clinical ImplicationsPsychiatrists can help to disseminate CBT skills. To do this, they require personal supervision, and time for the development and maintenance of therapeutic skills as well as for the training and supervision of others. This survey builds on the results of others and indicates that these requirements are currently being inadequately met.

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