Improving psychiatric medication use through the Michigan e‐psychopharmacology course for nurse practitioners: A pre‐post/follow‐up study. Issue 3 (26th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Parikh, Sagar V.; Bostwick, Jolene R.; Bastida, Maria; Taubman, Danielle S.
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 56:Issue 3(2020:Jul.)
• Page Start: 547
• Page End: 553
• Publication Date: 2019-12-26
• Subjects: nursing education -- nurse practitioners -- psychopharmacology -- patient safety -- videoconferencing technology; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12466
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: Increasing demands for mental health treatment represent a key opportunity for nurse practitioners (NPs) to provide more psychiatric medication treatment (psychopharmacology). Given this need, NPs could benefit from opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in psychopharmacology. Design and Methods: A novel videoconference course was developed and tested, with 6 weekly sessions taught by a facilitator and a speaker, evaluated by multiple outcomes. Findings: Course feasibility and evidence of improved NP confidence and performance in psychopharmacology were both demonstrated. Practice Implications: Continuing education providers should consider adopting this model for effective and accessible NP psychopharmacology education, potentially expanding NP mental healthcare delivery.