A Practice Patterns of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in South Korea.
- Author:
Kyung Hi JUNG
1
;
Dong Hyun AHN
;
Jeong Yu KIM
;
Hyoun Jeong KIM
;
Yang Won BANG
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Keyo Medical Foundation Keyo Hospital, Uiwang, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist;
Fellowship Training;
Practice Patterns
- MeSH:
Adolescent Psychiatry;
Adolescent*;
Child*;
Cognitive Therapy;
Consultants;
Cooperative Behavior;
Counseling;
Education;
Fellowships and Scholarships;
Female;
Group Practice;
Humans;
Korea;
Mental Health;
Parents;
Play Therapy;
Private Practice;
Psychiatry*;
Public Sector;
Seoul
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
2014;25(1):6-13
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to assess the career paths and practice patterns of child and adolescent psychiatrists in South Korea. METHODS: A survey on demographic data, work environment, opinion on fellowship training program, and current practice patterns was conducted in 76/223 (34.0%) of all child and adolescent psychiatrists (N=223) were from 1980 to 2008. The survey data from the responders were analyzed. RESULTS: More than half of those surveyed were women. The mean age of survey participants was 40.8 years; most were married, and lived in the Seoul National Capital Area. In general, the responders were very satisfied with their work. They worked in private practice, public sector, group practice, and as consultants. Up to 87% of the patients treated were children and adolescents. The most common treatment modalities were medication and parent psychoeducation. Social skills training and play therapy were applied mainly for children aged 4 to 12 years old. Cognitive behavioral therapy and counseling were preferred in adolescents. CONCLUSION: The current study used a database approach in order to define current practice patterns. These data may be helpful in consideration of future training programs, workforce issues in child and adolescent psychiatry in South Korea, and also in collaboration with other mental health providers.
