Introduction to the CPPP special issue: Building the economic evidence base for pediatric psychology services.

McGrady, Meghan E.

doi:10.1037/cpp0000242

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“…Pediatric psychologists, with both health and child psychology training, are uniquely suited to provide such services in pediatric specialty clinic settings, acting as partners and consultants for a variety of reasons across virtually all medical specialties (Drotar, 1977). Integrating psychology within medical clinics has many positive associations, including improved early identification of mental illness, increased access to indicated mental health treatments, reduced medical care utilization, increased patient and provider satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness (Conroy & Logan, 2014;Dore-Stites & Butcher, 2020;McGrady, 2014McGrady, , 2018Walter et al, 2019;Ward et al, 2021;Yarbro & Mehlenbeck, 2016).…”

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Physician interest in hiring pediatric psychologists in specialty care roles.

Dawson¹,

David²,

Threlkeld³

2023

Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology

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Objective: Integration of pediatric psychology into medical specialty clinics remains an ongoing need in pediatrics, which is dependent on hiring psychologists. The perspectives of physicians who may be involved in the hiring process are not well-understood. This study sought to identify the considerations of physicians in leadership positions in medical training programs. Methods: Participants included a national sample of 64 physician training directors across five specialty areas (gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, neurology, urology, and cardiology). Physicians completed a survey assessing knowledge of pediatric psychology, the current integration of psychologists and trainees, and considerations for hiring pediatric psychology. Physicians provided feedback on a fictional pediatric psychology applicant's "cold email." Results: The majority (65.6%) of participants reported current psychology integration in the overarching specialty (e.g., neurology); however, integration of psychology trainees and psychology within each subspecialty population (e.g., epilepsy) was less prevalent. Participants indicated varied responses to the "cold email" and identified several considerations in the hiring of pediatric psychologists, including funding, applicant's experience/expertise, and role in the hiring decision. Conclusions: Physician training directors indicated a generally positive interest in working with psychology. Respondents offered diverse considerations related to hiring pediatric psychologists, including multiple considerations specific to the "cold email." Funding barriers were highlighted as an obstacle. Implications for Impact StatementThe study explores areas of pediatric psychology integration and room for (hiring) expansion in five pediatric specialty medical disciplines, with a specific focus on physician considerations in hiring. We offer recommendations for prospective psychologists seeking employment in pediatric specialty and subspecialty care.

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Physician interest in hiring pediatric psychologists in specialty care roles.

Dawson¹,

David²,

Threlkeld³

2023

Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology

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“…This is particularly due to the call for transition from fee-for-service payment models to alternative payment models, which are meant to improve person-centered care while adding value (Nussbaum et al, 2018;Paterson et al, 2018). Alternative payment models incentivize reimbursement based on achievement of quality indicators at lower cost (McGrady, 2018). Given the limited literature in this area, the current exploratory study was designed to understand patient satisfaction with the CL psychology service and how it was associated with satisfaction with overall hospitalization, taking into consideration relevant factors such as age, gender, race, education, income, length of stay (LOS), number of visits, and presence of psychiatric diagnosis.…”

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Patient Satisfaction with a Psychology Consultation-Liaison Service at an Academic Medical Center

Bullock

Sorbello

Gilrain

et al. 2021

J Clin Psychol Med Settings

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One to two-thirds of all medically admitted patients have comorbid psychiatric concerns. To address the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional factors that affect medical hospitalization, psychological or psychiatric consultation-liaison (CL) services are consulted. The current study was designed to understand patient satisfaction with a CL psychology service and how it was associated with satisfaction with overall hospitalization, taking into consideration relevant factors. Adults medically admitted to an academic teaching hospital (N = 220), who were seen at least once by the CL psychology service, completed satisfaction and demographic questionnaires. Most patients reported being satisfied with the CL psychology service, with women reporting higher satisfaction than men. Satisfaction with the CL psychology service was associated with satisfaction with overall hospitalization, but did not differ based on age, race/ethnicity, education, income, length of stay, number of visits, or presence of psychiatric diagnosis. The results suggest that CL psychology services may contribute to improving overall patient experience.

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