Publications by authors named "Rony Berger Raanan"
Pediatricians at the forefront of child mental health? A Delphi method exploration.
Isr J Health Policy Res
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Rising mental health issues among children and adolescents are significant globally, with pediatricians as key players in addressing these challenges due to a shortage of mental health professionals and resources.
- A Delphi study involving 92 experts aimed to redefine pediatricians' roles in mental health care, focusing on topics like risk identification and parental guidance.
- Results showed strong agreement on pediatricians' involvement in mental health support, but opinions varied on prescribing medication and service changes, highlighting the need for more mental health training for pediatricians and a structured approach to care.*
Background: There are ongoing changes around the world in the training and practice of pediatricians who work in the community. These changes are driven by the understanding that pediatricians are required to provide not only acute primary care but also to address more comprehensive concerns, particularly the 'new morbidities'. The present study examines the professional identity of Israeli pediatricians in the community in light of these changes, the barriers and challenges to their work and professional adaptations in the field.
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