Internet-Based Learning for Professionals in Addiction Psychiatry: A Scoping Review
Background and Aim: Distance learning techniques are gaining popularity as the internet today is a faster and more convenient source of spreading exhaustive information. We aim at conducting a scoping review on the utility of internet-based learning in addiction psychiatry. Methods: We performed a s...
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| author | Nishtha Chawla Shreeya Gyawali Pawan Sharma Yatan Pal Singh Balhara |
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| description | Background and Aim: Distance learning techniques are gaining popularity as the internet today is a faster and more convenient source of spreading exhaustive information. We aim at conducting a scoping review on the utility of internet-based learning in addiction psychiatry. Methods: We performed a systematic search of databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Cochrane using the following keywords: Distance education, substance related disorder, teaching, internet, along with the MeSH terms (“Internet” AND “Teaching” AND “Substance Related Disorders”) OR (“Distance Education” AND “Substance Related Disorders”). The reference lists of articles were searched for other relevant literature. Results: A total of 34 studies were included. Most of the courses offered online were on specific therapies, for example, training on motivational interviewing, twelve-step facilitation, cognitive behavioral therapy, alcohol screening, and brief intervention. They were based on various aspects of distance learning such as the acquisition of knowledge or skills, feasibility, level of satisfaction of the trainees/students, the cost-effectiveness of the techniques, and the type of trainees who have access to the course. The majority of the studies showed positive findings in terms of the parameter being studied. However, the level of satisfaction among the students is questionable. Conclusion: Internet-based teaching programs provide a good alternative to traditional educational methods in terms of effectiveness, feasibility, and acquisition of knowledge and skills. We emphasize the use of internet-based training in addiction psychiatry reinforced by actual practical experiences. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b6ff96f226f84bc882f34980ac0ff7302022-12-22T02:50:19ZengSAGE PublishingIndian Journal of Psychological Medicine0253-71760975-15642022-07-014410.1177/02537176221082897Internet-Based Learning for Professionals in Addiction Psychiatry: A Scoping ReviewNishtha Chawla0Shreeya Gyawali1Pawan Sharma2Yatan Pal Singh Balhara3 Department of Psychiatry and National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi, India. North East London NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom. Department of Psychiatry, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Lalitpur, Nepal. Department of Psychiatry and National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi, India.Background and Aim: Distance learning techniques are gaining popularity as the internet today is a faster and more convenient source of spreading exhaustive information. We aim at conducting a scoping review on the utility of internet-based learning in addiction psychiatry. Methods: We performed a systematic search of databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Cochrane using the following keywords: Distance education, substance related disorder, teaching, internet, along with the MeSH terms (“Internet” AND “Teaching” AND “Substance Related Disorders”) OR (“Distance Education” AND “Substance Related Disorders”). The reference lists of articles were searched for other relevant literature. Results: A total of 34 studies were included. Most of the courses offered online were on specific therapies, for example, training on motivational interviewing, twelve-step facilitation, cognitive behavioral therapy, alcohol screening, and brief intervention. They were based on various aspects of distance learning such as the acquisition of knowledge or skills, feasibility, level of satisfaction of the trainees/students, the cost-effectiveness of the techniques, and the type of trainees who have access to the course. The majority of the studies showed positive findings in terms of the parameter being studied. However, the level of satisfaction among the students is questionable. Conclusion: Internet-based teaching programs provide a good alternative to traditional educational methods in terms of effectiveness, feasibility, and acquisition of knowledge and skills. We emphasize the use of internet-based training in addiction psychiatry reinforced by actual practical experiences.https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176221082897 |
| spellingShingle | Nishtha Chawla Shreeya Gyawali Pawan Sharma Yatan Pal Singh Balhara Internet-Based Learning for Professionals in Addiction Psychiatry: A Scoping Review Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine |
| title | Internet-Based Learning for Professionals in Addiction Psychiatry: A Scoping Review |
| title_full | Internet-Based Learning for Professionals in Addiction Psychiatry: A Scoping Review |
| title_fullStr | Internet-Based Learning for Professionals in Addiction Psychiatry: A Scoping Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Internet-Based Learning for Professionals in Addiction Psychiatry: A Scoping Review |
| title_short | Internet-Based Learning for Professionals in Addiction Psychiatry: A Scoping Review |
| title_sort | internet based learning for professionals in addiction psychiatry a scoping review |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176221082897 |
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