An Interdisciplinary Faculty Development Model for the Prevention and Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders

Autor: Ellyn A. Stauffacher, Linda Baier Manwell, Judie Pfeifer
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 30:1393-1399
ISSN: 1530-0277
0145-6008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2006.00166.x
Popis: Background: The skills of faculty working in health fields are inadequate to meet the needs of those adversely affected by alcohol. This project was designed to increase the teaching, clinical, and research activities of faculty from multiple disciplines at the university level. Methods: The faculty development model included two 2-day skills-based courses held 6 months apart, precourse and postcourse evaluations, active mentoring, and development of a specific work plan for each participant. The educational model utilized skills-based courses previously developed for full-time clinical/teaching medical faculty with limited time and resources. Results: A total of 153 participants at 6 locations completed the courses; 131 completed the 6-month follow-up interview. Sixty-four designed teaching, clinical, or research projects during the 6-month period between the first and second courses. Precourse versus postcourse clinical scores from standardized patient encounters showed highly significant improvements in screening, brief intervention, and motivational interviewing skills (p
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