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. 2022 Feb 9;12:768206. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.768206

Table 1.

Transition and related issues in AP and CAP training and in Continuing Medical Education.

TRANSITION In AP training In CAP training
Transition is a mandatory topic 1/19 (5%)a 4/17 (24%)
If NO, discussed elsewhere 3/15 (20%) 4/11 (36%)
Addressed in main discipline or elsewhere, mandatory or not,
Transition is discussed through:
Some dedicated lectures 4/5 (80%) 5/5 (100%)
Case studies in placements 4/8 (50%) 5/7 (71%)
ISSUES RELATED TO TRANSITION
Developmental psychiatry
Discussed inb: Theoretical training 4/6 (66.7%) 10/10 (100%)
      Practical training 3/6 (50%) 10/10 (100%)
Developmental course of childhood disorders (ADHD, Autism)
Discussed in: Theoretical training 4/5 (80%) 8/8 (100%)
      Practical training 2/5 (40%) 8/8 (100%)
Psychiatry and/or psychopathology of adolescents
Discussed in: Theoretical training 4/7 (57%) 8/9 (89%)
      Practical training 4/7 (57%) 9/9 (100%)
Psychometric assessment (cognitive, neuropsychological, adaptive)
Discussed in: Theoretical training 2/2 (100%) 7/7 (100%)
      Practical training 1/2 (50%) 7/7 (100%)
Key role of the family as a support when taking care of Adolescents
Discussed in: Theoretical training 3/4 (75%) 8/8 (100%)
      Practical training 4/4 (100%) 8/8 (100%)
Working with partners for an optimal care of the adolescents
Discussed in: Theoretical training 2/2 (100%) 2/2 (100%)
      Practical training 5/6 (83%) 6/6 (100%)
OTHER ASPECTS IN RELATION WITH TRANSITION
Treatments for adolescents and young adults specifically discussed in pharmacotherapy training 9/18 (50%) 11/15 (73%)
Mandatory placements in a hospital ward in charge of adolescents or young people during training 6/18 (33%) 10/15 (67%)
Training providing with a global understanding of mental health services taking care of adolescents Understanding of CAMHS Understanding of AMHS
8/18 (44%) 7/15 (47%)
ISSUES RELATED TO TRANSITION DISCUSSED IN CME?
Developmental psychiatry 6/17 (35%) 10/13 (77%)
Developmental course of childhood disorders (ADHD, Autism) 9/17 (53%) 9/13 (69%)
Psychiatry and/or psychopathology of adolescents 8/17 (47%) 10/13 (77%)
Psychometric assessment 4/17 (24%) 6/14 (43%)
Key role of the family as a support when taking care of Adolescents 7/17 (41%) 6/16 (38%)
Working with partners for an optimal care of the adolescents 9/13 (69%) 7/13 (54%)

AP, adult psychiatry; CAP, child and adolescent psychiatry; ADHD, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder; CAHMS, child and adolescent health mental service; AHMS, adult health mental service; CME, continuous medical education.

(a)

Results are expressed in number of countries/number of respondent countries (percentage).

(b)

whether the issue is mandatory or not in training.