Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2-2024
Publication Title
Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience
Volume
26
Issue
1
First page number:
56
Last page number:
63
Abstract
Introduction: This study evaluates the impact of a two-hour team-based learning (TBL) curriculum on medical students' knowledge, comprehension, ethical understanding, and attitudes towards psychedelic therapies. Methods: Sixty-three pre-surveys and fifty post-surveys assessed students' perceived knowledge and attitudes using Likert scales. Forty-eight matched pre/post-knowledge tests with multiple-choice questions quantified changes in comprehension. The TBL approach featured independent learning, team readiness assessments, and application exercises. Results: Post-curriculum, students demonstrated significantly improved test scores (mean 41.4% increase, p < 0.0001) and more positive attitudes across 16 of 18 items (p ≤ 0.0495). Overall attitude scores increased 23% (p < 0.0001). Qualitative feedback reflected enhanced comfort discussing psychedelics clinically. While some students expressed support for psychedelic-assisted therapy, others cited reservations. Discussion: This innovative curriculum bridged an important education gap given the increasing relevance of psychedelic medicine. Findings suggest TBL enhances medical student preparedness in this emerging field. Continued curricular development is warranted to ensure proper psychedelic education aligns with patient needs and legislative policies. As psychedelic research progresses, maintaining instructional excellence is crucial for future healthcare professionals.
Keywords
Medical Education; Psychedelics; Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy; team based learning
Disciplines
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Psychiatric and Mental Health
File Format
File Size
1161 KB
Language
English
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Repository Citation
Chaudhry, S.,
Weisman, A. E.,
Hagen, M.,
Pauli, K. L.,
Tabaac, B. J.
(2024).
Examining the Influence of Team-based Learning on Medical Students’ Comprehension and Attitudes Regarding Psychedelic Therapies.
Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 26(1),
56-63.
Available at:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19585969.2024.2398456