BeHERE’s effective virtual training to build capacity to support people who use drugs in non-substance use disorder settings

Original research
par
Kenefick, Hope Worden & Alexis Wing

Date de publication

2024

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

During the COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic), building capacity for overdose prevention, harm reduction, and to address barriers to treatment, recovery, and support services required that training vendors use a virtual format.

Constatations/points à retenir

The findings showed BeHERE’s trainings were relevant, engaging, and satisfying to trainees; increased their knowledge, skills, and confidence; and influenced workplace performance. Some participants also indicated that the training influenced the effectiveness of their work with clients and other staff.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

The Behavioral Health and Racial Equity (BeHERE) Training Initiative of Health Resources in Action, which offers eight training modules on prevention, recovery, and harm reduction, delivered 224 online trainings between April 2020 and June 2022.

Mots clés

Digital health