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MyPsych

A Psychiatry Placement App for medical students

T. McKee

Subject Specialist Librarian

N. Ogston

CT2 Psychiatry

M. Wolfe

CT3 Psychiatry

N.Penades Consultant Psychiatrist

Aim Psychiatry has long suffered the image of being a “Cinderella” specialty. We recognise that the skill set required is different from other specialties. The “MyPsych” app was developed to address this by providing medical students with a cutting-edge resource to enhance their psychiatry placement, and aid revision. We hope this may improve their experience and view of the specialty.

Methods The app consists of 8 main domains: Assessment, Placement, Treatment, Library, Tools, Guidelines, Careers and Educational Videos. The project was funded by the eHealth Directorate via the Knowledge Services and developed by 3 local clinicians and a Subject Specialist Librarian in collaboration with Tactuum Ltd. Content was also supported by NHS GGC Library Services, local clinicians and undergraduate tutors, students and the University of Glasgow. The app’s analytics allow monitoring of its use, and user feedback. There is a six-monthly schedule for updates, and review of data.

MyPsych capacity assessment video

MyPsych Home Screen

Outcomes

Conclusions

MyPsych was launched in October 2016 and it is available free for iOS and Android phones.

MyPsych has been used by students on placement as well as many other users since its launch. Further work around development with the support of a focus group will be carried out prior to further promotion and advertising.

It was initially advertised on the University of Glasgow Medical School electronic boards, and on social media sites. This year, approximately 280 medical students from the University of Glasgow are rotating through psychiatry placements. Google Analytics identified 1630 sessions from our October launch to date, with nearly 75% of users being returning users. The “Placement” section is the most popular with users. Spikes in activity are directly linked to the start of new psychiatry placements.

Student Feedback

“…especially useful guidance directly for students and juniors, for example about how to write in ward round notes…”

MyPsych Available to download free from the App Store mypsych.nhsggc.org.uk