Attitudes and knowledge for CBT-based psychotherapy among medical students and residents in China: a survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

Psychotherapy training for medical students and residents in China is still in development. To establish an appropriate training program, understanding medical students' and residents' current knowledge and attitudes toward psychotherapy is needed.

Methods

One hundred and forty-nine participants, including medical students, residents, and other health providers (HCPs), self-reported their understanding of 18 types of psychotherapy, negative attitude towards cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and their attitude towards psychological interventions and counseling in primary care (APIC-PC) through an online survey.

Results

Participants' understanding of psychotherapy was generally low (M = 26.25, SD = 22.99). Medical students' (M = 34.42, SD = 22.61) and H

SUBMITTER: Ding Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11734226 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature