Table 1 Learning objectives, domain of learning and educational strategies used in the Mind the Gap advanced learning module
Learning objective | Domain of learning | Educational strategy |
|---|---|---|
Increase understanding of the aetiology, epidemiology, and interrelationships of psychological and chronic medical illnesses | Knowledge | Summary of existing research presented in accessible format by facilitator with back-up reading material |
Increase understanding of patient experiences of co-morbid psychological and chronic medical illnesses | Knowledge Sensitivity | Personal presentation by carer or consumer from the local region about their experiences with the health sector, and managing co-morbid illnesses. Reflective exercise between participants. |
Develop knowledge and skills in assessment of co-morbid psychological and chronic medical illnesses | Clinical skills, organisational changes | Practise using assessment tools, management and relapse prevention strategies. Case study exploring case management. Distribution of materials on use of practice systems to enhance continuity of care |
Recognise the roles and skills of mental health and allied health practitioners in treatment of co-morbid psychological and chronic medical illnesses | Attitudes Collaborative practice | Inter-professional case study discussion. Exercise identifying local inter-professional referral pathways |
Become conversant with strategies and treatments suitable for co-morbid psychological and chronic medical illnesses in general practice populations | Clinical skills Confidence | Introduce basic principles of mindfulness, behavioural activation, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, relaxation strategies, and dealing with grief. Group exercise in mindfulness; facilitated reflection on video example of motivational interviewing |