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Psychosocial Interventions - Paediatric Psychology

Children and Young People’s Health support Group

Wednesday 1st May 2013

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• The Scottish Government Health Directorate (SGHD) in the policy document ‘Better Health, Better Care: National Delivery Plan for Children and Young People’s Specialist Services in Scotland’ (SGHD, 2008) charged NHS Education for Scotland (NES) with building psychological capacity and capability in Scottish Paediatric Healthcare.

• As such, the development, delivery and evaluation of an educational programme on Psychosocial Interventions to improve Adherence, Self-Management and Adjustment to Physical Health Conditions for Children and Young People was commissioned.

• Continued funding and support from the Child and Maternal Health Division.

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BackgroundPolicy Drivers

• Better Health, Better Care: National Delivery Plan for Children and Young People’s Specialist Services in Scotland. (SGHD, 2009).

• The Healthcare Quality Strategy for NHSScotland. (SGHD 2010).

• Improving Health and Wellbeing of People with Long Term Conditions in Scotland: A National Action Plan. (SGHD 2009).

• Getting it Right for Every Child. (SGHD 2008).

• Mental Health of Children and Young People: A Framework for Promotion, Prevention & Care.(2005).

• Delivering a Healthy Future: An Action Framework for Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Scotland. (2007).

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Educational Resource Published

• The development of an educational resource ‘Psychosocial Interventions for Improving Adherence, Self-Management and adjustment to physical Health conditions – Children and Young people’. This resource is available on the Children and Young people’s services Managed Knowledge network (C&YP MKN) and at health board libraries.

• It is an interactive learning tool aimed at enhancing competency and confidence on the psychosocial dimension of care.

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Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

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• National skills based training delivered annually.

2010 – 2011 - Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Stirling and Glasgow

2011 – 2012 - Dundee, Stornaway, Dumfries and Inverness

2012 – 2013 - Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Aberdeen

150 training places allocated per annum.

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Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

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Training for trainers – to deliver training which is responsive to local educational needs.

Delivery of local skills based training to multidisciplinary paediatric staff.

Development of a local infrastructure to ensure:

• Training is applied in practice• Monitor Impact/Evaluate• Maintenance of skills (refresher training

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Psychosocial Interventions Training – Paediatric Psychology

Year Regional Training(Number of training places allocated)

Local Training(Number of training places allocated)

Trainers Trained

2010 – 2011 Aberdeen 40 Glasgow 40 Edinburgh 40

Total 120

Agreed number of trainers to be trained 4

Actual trainers trained 15

2011 – 2012 Stirling 20Stornoway 20Inverness 40Dumfries 40Dundee 30 Total 150

Greater Glasgow & Clyde Ayrshire & Arran Dumfries & Galloway Lothian

Total 260

Agreed number of trainers to be trained 4 Actual trainers trained 16

2012 – 2013 Stirling 40Aberdeen 40Edinburgh 40Glasgow 40

Total 160

GCC HighlandHighland (A&B)Ayrshire & Arran DumfriesLothianFife Borders

Total 400

Agreed number of trainers to be trained 4

Actual trainers trained 9

Quality Education for a Healthier Scotland

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• Level 3-4 Training Event - An Introduction to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy in Paediatric Settings. Jan 31st 2013, Feb 1st 2013 & May 2rd 2013

• Hospital Passport – National Rollout 2013• On line Educational Resource – Additional Chapter added on Paediatric Pain

2013. Stakeholder’s Event on Jan 22nd 2013• Presentation Paper at the Paediatric Psychology Network Conference, June

2013 – Newcastle• Workshop - Paediatric Diabetes Care Study day, Nov 20th 2012 Stirling • Manager Case Study to view on NES Website• Example submitted for the National Person Centred Health & Care Programme

SECC Nov 20 – 21st 2012• Paper in production – 3yr work and results

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