Points regarding neuroscience-based nomenclature: evaluating its impact on psychiatric residency training.

Abstract

This study evaluates the impact of neuroscience-based nomenclature (NbN) training on psychiatric residents in Flanders, Belgium. Addressing Zemach et al.'s findings on NbN's potential, we investigated its application in clinical practice. We assessed changes in knowledge, prescribing habits, and communication skills through focus groups and a longitudinal survey. Our results indicated no statistically significant shifts post-training, highlighting the complexity of integrating NbN into clinical practice. These findings underscore the critical need for psychopharmacological nomenclature and psychopathology to evolve in tandem, ensuring that advancements in understanding mental disorders align with pharmacological education.