Table 5.
Themes and sub-themes from Delphi panel and frequency of agreement for inclusion in course syllabus
| Theme | Subthemes | References | Adequate | Relevant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative Beliefs | Stigmatizing perception | 6 | 83,33% | 100% |
| Patient’s personal characteristics as determinants of treatment | 3 | 100% | 66,67% | |
| Abstinence as the only option | 1 | 100% | 83,33% | |
| Substance use as a cause of vulnerabilities | 1 | 100% | 83,33% | |
| Strictly medical view of the disorder | 1 | 66,67% | 66,67% | |
| Positive Attitudes | Empathetic reception | 6 | 100% | 100% |
| Humanization of treatment | 2 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
| Rapport building | 2 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
| Treatment customization | 3 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
| Respect | 2 | 100% | 100% | |
| Co-responsibility for treatment | 1 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
| Harm reduction as a possibility of action | 2 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
| Professional Competencies Needed | Empathy | 9 | 100% | 100% |
| Social context assessment to propose action | 2 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
| Technical knowledge | 6 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
| Communication skills | 3 | 100% | 100% | |
| Communication Skills | Intently listening | 4 | 100% | 100% |
| Clarity in information sharing | 1 | 100% | 100% | |
| Providing feedback | 1 | 100% | 100% | |
| Assertiveness | 2 | 100% | 100% | |
| Patient comprehension assessment | 1 | 100% | 100% |