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Thursday, 25 May 2023: Pre-conference workshop day
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Time
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Topic
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13.00 - 16.15 Afternoon workshops
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Workshop 6 (Salwa 1)
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This sessions will be delivered in English but some speakers can provide explanations in Arabic if requested
Title: Psychotropic medications use in older adults- "Challenges, Monitoring, and Support"
Target Audiences:
Physicians (all Grades), nurses and allied health Professionals
Learning objectives
After attending this workshop, the participants will be able to:
- Outline the main challenges in the management of psychotropic medications for older adults
- Demonstrate knowledge of different tools and criteria of safe prescribing for older adults
- Updated skills in monitoring of psychotropic medications whilst integrating non- pharmacological/psychological support for optimal treatment plans
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Dr. Zerak Al-Salihy,
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant professor WCMC
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Mr. Yassin El-Torki,
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, HMC
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Ms. Shatha Mahmud Ismail Alqam,
Clinical Pharmacist, HMC
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Dr. Rana Eman,
Specialist, HMC
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Workshop 7
(Salwa 2)
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Title: Leadership and Teamwork
Target audience: All healthcare workers
Learning objectives:
After attending the workshop, the participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge on contemporary literature on Leadership in health education
- Critically appraise and discuss skills required in health education leadership
- Demonstrate enhanced skills in effective leadership and stakeholder engagement in health education and outcome assessment
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Dr. Sazgar Hamad,
Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychiatrist Residency Program Director, HMC
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Dr. Ovais Wadoo, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Program Director for Fellowship Program, HMC
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Dr. Yousaf Iqbal, Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Psychiatry Residency Program Director,HMC
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Ms. Deborah Nelson, Executive Director of Nursing, Mental Health Service, HMC
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Workshop 9
(Dukhan)
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Title: Behavioral activation therapy
Target audience:
Psychiatrists, Psychiatry residents, nurses, psychologists
Learning objectives:
After attending the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the indications and the efficacy of behavioral activation as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) technique
- Utilize therapeutic communication for optimal patient engagement
- Apply evidence based basic behavioral activation techniques with patients
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Dr. Sami Ouanes, Specialist in Psychiatry, HMC
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Mr. Sruthi Mathew, Clinical Psychologist, HMC
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Workshop 10
(Al Rayyan)
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Title: Motivational interviewing skills for healthcare professionals
Target audience
Motivational interviewing aims to put health behavior change in the hands of the patients. This session is for healthcare professionals in any healthcare setting that aim to encourage patient engagement to achieve optimal treatment outcomes; for example, where the patient interaction is structured to encourage them to adopt healthier lifestyle choices or better adherence to the treatment plan.
Learning objectives
After attending the workshop, the participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of principles, core concepts and critical skills in motivational interviewing
- Identify opportunities for change talk in their daily patient encounters
- Use basic motivational interview approach to promote positive behavior change in others
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Ms. Katja Warwick-Smith, Assistant Executive Director HMC
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Mr. Brian Johns, Clinical Nurse Specialist HMC
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Dr. Gauri Chauhan, Clinical Psychologist HMC
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