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Knowledge and attitude toward repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) among psychiatrists in Saudi Arabia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 March 2020

A. Alhadi ,
A. AlShiban ,
M. Alomar ,
O. Aljadoa ,
A. AlSayegh  and
M. Jameel
A. Alhadi*
Affiliation:
King Saud university, department of psychiatry, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia King Saud university, SABIC psychological health research & applications chair SPHRAC, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
A. AlShiban
Affiliation:
King Saud university, college of medicine, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
M. Alomar
Affiliation:
King Saud university, college of medicine, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
O. Aljadoa
Affiliation:
King Saud university, college of medicine, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
A. AlSayegh
Affiliation:
King Saud university, college of medicine, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
M. Jameel
Affiliation:
King Saud university, college of medicine, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a new treatment, used for different psychotic disorders mainly depression.

Objectives

Assessing knowledge and attitude toward rTMS among psychiatrists in Saudi Arabia, and determining factors affecting that.

Aims

To ensure that psychiatrists have sufficient knowledge regarding rTMS. A good knowledge will most likely have a positive impact on their attitude.

Methods

Cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey. The study population is all psychiatrists in Saudi Arabia. A new valid and reliable questionnaire was developed.

Results

Sample of 96 psychiatrists enrolled in the study, 81% were males. Participant's mean age was 37 years. Half of participants were consultants. The sample mainly consists of general psychiatrists (65%). The study showed that 80% of psychiatrists have an efficient knowledge about rTMS. Consultants have higher knowledge than residents do. Abroad training has no association with the level of knowledge or attitude. Seventy-nine percent of psychiatrists have a positive attitude toward rTMS. Only 53% of psychiatrists agreed to receive (rTMS) in case they were in a psychotic depressive condition. Minority (7%) of psychiatrists would not refer their patients for rTMS.

Conclusion

Most of psychiatrists have a good knowledge and a positive attitude toward rTMS. Those who have high level of training and experience show higher level of knowledge. Articles are found to be a better source for updating knowledge. Having an rTMS treated person in the family or relatives will positively affect the psychiatrist's attitude.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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EW455
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 33 , Issue S1: Abstracts of the 24th European Congress of Psychiatry , March 2016 , pp. s230 - s231
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2014
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