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Internet-Based Learning for Professionals in Addiction Psychiatry: A Scoping Review
Nishtha Chawla1, Shreeya Gyawali2, Pawan Sharma3
1Department of Psychiatry and National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi, India.
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
|August 11, 2022
Summary
Internet-based learning offers effective, feasible training in addiction psychiatry, enhancing knowledge and skills. While generally positive, student satisfaction with online addiction psychiatry courses requires further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Digital Health
Background:
- Internet-based learning is increasingly utilized for information dissemination.
- Addiction psychiatry education can benefit from distance learning techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review on the utility of internet-based learning in addiction psychiatry.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of online educational methods in this field.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane) using specific keywords and MeSH terms.
- Inclusion of 34 studies examining various aspects of distance learning in addiction psychiatry.
Main Results:
- Most online courses focused on specific therapies like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Studies indicated positive findings in knowledge acquisition, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.
- Student satisfaction levels with internet-based training were found to be questionable.
Conclusions:
- Internet-based teaching is a viable alternative to traditional methods for addiction psychiatry education.
- Online programs demonstrate effectiveness in knowledge and skill acquisition.
- Reinforcing internet-based training with practical experience is recommended.
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