International evidence-based seminars

Every patient expects to be treated according to the highest standards. Yet this is not always the case as data indicate that there are large variations in cross-cultural practice and many variations from the scientific guidelines and recommendations.

Consequently, the Institute uses evidence-based medicine and international guidelines as the background material for the seminars in an effort to assist the participants in reaching consensus for the optimal treatment of the patients.

The Lundbeck Institute has developed seminars on:

• Anxiety Disorders
• Dementia and Old Age Depression
• Mood Disorders
• Schizophrenia

All seminars are accredited by EAC – The European Accrediation Committee in CNS – with 26 points each. The accreditation is accepted worldwide.

Seminar structure
About 25-30 specialists from five different countries attend each seminar. The participants are divided into groups to discuss various scientific topics. Work is thus carried out in an international and interactive environment creating an excellent basis for the exchange of experience and ideas.
 
Each seminar is tailor-made, based on input from a pre-seminar questionnaire sent in advance to the participants. International moderators introduce a topic for discussion by presenting a summary of the latest scientific findings.

This leads to group work with different questions for each group in order to fully cover the topic. The participants present the group work results in plenary sessions with the aim of reaching a consensus through cross-cultural discussions.

Furthermore, the participants have the opportunity to meet several well-known experts during "Meet the Expert" sessions, which are also part of the seminar programmes.

The ultimate aim is to disseminate the consensus to as many healthcare providers as possible in their daily environment. This educational cascade effect is very important.