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Enhancing physicians' use of Alcoholics Anonymous: Internet-based training
Brealyn Sellers1, Marc Galanter, Helen Dermatis
1Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, New York University Medical School, New York, NY 10016, USA.
Journal of Addictive Diseases
|September 28, 2005
Summary
An online course on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) effectively reached healthcare professionals, with many completing the training. The internet offers a minimal-barrier platform for disseminating crucial clinical information on AA to a broad audience.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
- Addiction Treatment
Background:
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is underutilized in healthcare for improving patient outcomes.
- There is a need for enhanced physician training in utilizing AA effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate user engagement with an internet-based Alcoholics Anonymous course.
- To compare how different professional disciplines learn about, access, and participate in the course.
Main Methods:
- Collected demographic data from 414 course visitors.
- Analyzed completion rates and information sources for the online AA course.
Main Results:
- 71% of visitors completed the online AA course.
- Most participants learned about the course through non-traditional channels.
- Physicians, particularly psychiatrists, often learned about the course via professional journals.
Conclusions:
- The internet is a viable tool for delivering Alcoholics Anonymous information to a large number of healthcare professionals.
- Online courses minimize barriers to access, offering an effective method for clinical education on AA.