Table 5 Themes and sub-themes from Delphi panel and frequency of agreement for inclusion in course syllabus
Theme | Subthemes | References | Adequate | Relevant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Negative Beliefs | Stigmatizing perception | 6 | 83,33% | 100% |
Patient’s personal characteristics as determinants of treatment | 3 | 100% | 66,67% | |
Abstinence as the only option | 1 | 100% | 83,33% | |
Substance use as a cause of vulnerabilities | 1 | 100% | 83,33% | |
Strictly medical view of the disorder | 1 | 66,67% | 66,67% | |
Positive Attitudes | Empathetic reception | 6 | 100% | 100% |
Humanization of treatment | 2 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
Rapport building | 2 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
Treatment customization | 3 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
Respect | 2 | 100% | 100% | |
Co-responsibility for treatment | 1 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
Harm reduction as a possibility of action | 2 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
Professional Competencies Needed | Empathy | 9 | 100% | 100% |
Social context assessment to propose action | 2 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
Technical knowledge | 6 | 83,33% | 83,33% | |
Communication skills | 3 | 100% | 100% | |
Communication Skills | Intently listening | 4 | 100% | 100% |
Clarity in information sharing | 1 | 100% | 100% | |
Providing feedback | 1 | 100% | 100% | |
Assertiveness | 2 | 100% | 100% | |
Patient comprehension assessment | 1 | 100% | 100% |