Simulation Methods as a Tool to Enhance Medical Student Education and Combat Stigma in Addictions
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Simulation Methods as a Tool to Enhance Medical Student Education and Combat Stigma in Addictions Lori Keyser-Marcus, PhD1,2,* Courtney M. Holmes, PhD, LPC3 Amanda S. Adams, MA, CCRP2 Cheryl Bodamer, PhD, MPH, RN, CHSE4 Address 1 Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA *,2 Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University, 203 E Cary Street, Suite 202, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA Email: [email protected] 3 Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA 4 Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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This article is part of the Topical Collection on Substance Use Disorders Keywords Simulation I Stigma I Addiction I Education I Medical student
Abstract Purpose Individuals with substance use disorders are besieged by stigma, within their community and also the broader social context. This stigma may also pervade interactions with health care professionals, preventing individuals with SUD from seeking treatment for medical and/or psychiatric conditions. Given the current opioid crisis, providers must be equipped with the skills to diagnose and treat individuals with SUD, as well as the ability to communicate in an empathic, nonjudgmental manner. While training in addictions has often been absent from medical school curriculum, increasing numbers of programs are incorporating such training. Simulation methods have been underutilized in mental health and addiction training. The present study sought to examine learner knowledge, perceptions, and confidence in treating patients with SUD and build upon existing findings regarding the utility of simulations in addictions. Findings Although research in this area is scant, the existing evidence supports the value of simulations to enhance clinical skills, learner confidence, and perceptions of individuals
Substance Use Disorders (FG Moeller, Section Editor) with SUD. Results of the present pilot study appear to support previous findings. Summary Simulation training methods appear to be a viable option to train providers to identify and treat individuals with SUD, while potentially combating stigma and increasing provider confidence and empathy.
Introduction Historically, individuals with mental health issues have been plagued by stigma. Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) are no exception. A study by Luty and colleagues (2006) found that among the general population, individuals with SUD were the most severely stigmatized group of patients [1]. The stigma associated with addiction has been perpetuated for decades, often attributing the misuse of substances to a moral deficiency, or lack of will on the part of the patient. Repercussions of such stigmatizing attitudes are far reaching and often impact the social, physical, emotional, and relational wellbeing of those with SUD. Societal stigma has been
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