JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Findings from University of Auckland in Psychiatry Psychology and Law Provides New Insights (Investigating an Education Intervention for the Assessment of Decision-making Capacity: a Qualitative Approach).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. 444 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article focuses on recent research from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, addressing the training of clinicians in assessing decision-making capacity (DMC), which can affect a person’s autonomy. The study involved 21 participants who completed the Goodfellow Unit of Capacity e-learning modules and attended an online workshop on the Toolkit for Assessing Capacity, with follow-up interviews indicating the training was relevant but highlighted a need for more standardized guidance. The research calls for more formalized and structured training programs to improve consistency in DMC assessments. This peer-reviewed study is published in Psychiatry Psychology and Law. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/04, p444
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:192886882
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