scholarly journals An E-Learning Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Media Literacy Curriculum to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Community Groups: Development and Feasibility of REAL Media (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E Ray ◽  
Kathryn Greene ◽  
Michael L Hecht ◽  
Sarah C Barriage ◽  
Michelle Miller-Day ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
End User ◽  
Community Groups ◽  
Development Organization ◽  
E Learning

BACKGROUND There is a need for evidence-based substance use prevention efforts that target high school-aged youth that are easy to implement and suitable for dissemination in school and community groups. The Youth Message Development (YMD) program is a brief, four-lesson, in-person curriculum that aims to prevent youth substance use through the development of youth media literacy. Specifically, YMD aims to increase understanding of advertising reach and costs, along with the techniques used to sell products; develop counterarguing and critical thinking skills in response to advertisements; and facilitate application of these skills to the development of youth-generated antisubstance messages. Although YMD has demonstrated evidence of success, it is limited by its delivery method and focus on alcohol and smoking. OBJECTIVE Study objectives were two-fold: (1) to adapt the YMD curriculum to a self-paced, interactive, electronic-learning (e-learning) format and expand its content to cover alcohol, combustible cigarettes, e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, marijuana, and prescription drugs, and (2) to test the feasibility of the adapted curriculum in partnership with a national youth organization. METHODS An iterative process was employed in partnership with the 4-H youth development organization and a technology developer and consisted of six phases: (1) focus groups to guide adaptation, (2) adaptation to an e-learning format renamed REAL media, (3) pilot-testing of the REAL media prototype to determine feasibility and acceptability, (4) program revisions, (5) usability testing of the revised prototype, and (6) final revisions. Focus groups and pilot and usability testing were conducted with 4-H youth club members and adult club leaders. RESULTS Focus group feedback guided the build of an e-learning prototype of REAL media, which consisted of five online levels and interactive content guided by a mix of narration and on-screen text. Results of a pilot test of the prototype were neutral to positive, and the program was refined based on end-user feedback. An independent usability test indicated that youth 4-H members felt favorably about navigating REAL media, and they reported high self-efficacy in applying skills learned in the program. Additional refinements to the program were made based on their feedback. CONCLUSIONS The iterative build process involving the end user from the outset yielded an overall successful technology-driven adaptation of an evidence-based curriculum. This should increase the likelihood of effectively impacting behavioral outcomes as well as uptake within community organizations.

scholarly journals An E-Learning Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Media Literacy Curriculum to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Community Groups: Development and Feasibility of REAL Media

10.2196/12132 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. e12132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E Ray ◽  
Kathryn Greene ◽  
Michael L Hecht ◽  
Sarah C Barriage ◽  
Michelle Miller-Day ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Literacy Curriculum ◽  
Community Groups ◽  
E Learning

ASAM Handbook of Addiction Medicine

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Anabolic Steroids ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Acute Effects ◽  
Addiction Medicine ◽  
Screening And Brief Intervention ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Inpatient Settings

This book is a concise, evidence-based guide to the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders. It is an update to the 2015 edition and is targeted to nonspecialist clinicians who want to better care for their patients with substance use disorders. It begins with chapters on screening and brief intervention and an overview of treatment. This is followed by substance-specific chapters covering the following topics: alcohol, sedatives, opioids, nicotine, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabinoids, inhalants, anabolic steroids, and prescription drugs. Substance-specific chapters cover pharmacology, acute effects and intoxication, withdrawal, medical complications, and treatment. The handbook concludes with chapters on the medical care of patients with substance use disorders, psychiatric co-occurring disorders, special populations, and ethical/legal considerations. Chapters include practical tools and treatment protocols that can be used in outpatient and inpatient settings. The book contains numerous references, many of which are annotated.

Increasing Adoption and Use of Evidence- Based Substance Use Screenings in Schools

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. W. Evans ◽  
J. R. Koch ◽  
C. Brady ◽  
P. Meszaros ◽  
J. Sadler
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Evidence Based

HEURISTIC EVALUATION FOR MOBILE APPLICATION (STUDI KASUS: APLIKASI DEPO AUTO 2000 TANJUNG API API PALEMBANG)

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usman Ependi
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Heuristic Evaluation ◽  
End User ◽  
Error Prevention ◽  
The Real ◽  
User Control ◽  
Cosmetic Problem

Heuristic evaluation merupakan salah satu bentuk usability testing perangkat lunak yang dinilai oleh pengguna (evaluator). Dalam melakukan heuristic evaluation instrumen penilaian terdiri dari sepuluh (10) pernyataan dengan lima pilihan jawaban dalam skala severity ratings. Dalam penelitian ini heuristic evaluation terhadap aplikasi Depo Auto 2000 Tanjung Api-Api Palembang yang dilakukan oleh 4 evaluator.  Hasil dari heuristic evaluation dikelompokkan kedalam  masing-masing instrumen yaitu visibility of system status dengan nilai 0,75, match between system and the real world dengan nilai 0,25, user control and freedom dengan nilai 0,25, consistency and standards dengan nilai 0,75, error prevention dengan nilai 1, recognition rather than recall dengan nilai 1,25, flexibility and efficiency of use dengan nilai 0,25, Aesthetic and minimalist design dengan nilai 0,25, help users recognize, diagnose, and recover from errors dengan nilai 1 dan Help and documentation dengan nilai 0. Dari hasil heuristic evaluation yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa evaluator memberikan nilai 0 dan 1 aplikasi Depo Atuo 2000 Tanjung Api-Api Palembang. Hasil penilaian tersebut menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi yang buat tidak ada masalah usability dan hanya memiliki cosmetic problem sehingga aplikasi Depo Auto 2000 Tanjung Api Api Palembang  dapat dinyatakan layak untuk didistribusikan kepada pengguna akhir (end user). 

E-LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: FOCUS GROUPS AND SURVEY AMONG STUDENTS IN CENTRAL EUROPE

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
TUŠEVLJAK MARKO ◽  
MAJCEN LUCIJA ◽  
MERVAR LARA ◽  
STEPANKINA TAISIYA ◽  
CATER BARBARA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Central Europe ◽  
E Learning

Application of the Non-adoption, Abandonment, Scale-up, Spread and, Sustainability (NASSS) Framework to evaluate the role of technology in the Pathways to Comorbidity Care (PCC) implementation project to improve management of comorbid substance use and mental disorders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
MariaGabriela Uribe Guajardo ◽  
Andrew James Baillie ◽  
Eva Louie ◽  
Vicki Giannopoulos ◽  
Katie Wood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

Abstract (250 words)In substance use treatment settings, there is a high prevalence of comorbid mental health problems. Yet an integrated approach for managing comorbidity, implementation of evidence-based intervention in drug and alcohol settings remains problematic. Technology can help the adoption of evidence-based practice and successfully implement effective treatment health care pathways. This study sought to examine aspects of electronic resources utilisation (barriers and facilitators) by clinicians participating in the PCC training. MethodA self-report questionnaire and a semi-structured interview was designed to measure overall satisfaction with the PCC portal and e-resources available throughout the 9-month intervention for participating clinicians. An adapted version of the ‘Non-adoption, Abandonment, Scale-up, Spread and, Sustainability’ (NASSS) framework was used to facilitate discussion in regards to the study findings. ResultsA total of 20 clinicians from drug and alcohol services responded to all the measures. Facilitators of portal use included: i. clinician acceptance of the PCC portal; ii. guidance from the clinical supervisor or clinical champion that encouraged the use of e-resources. Some of the barriers included: i. complexity of the illness (condition), ii. clinicians’ preference (adopter system) for face-to-face resources and training modes (e.g. clinical supervision, clinical champion workshops), and iii. lack of face-to-face training on how to use the portal (technology and organisation).ConclusionBased on the NASSS framework, we were able to identify several barriers and facilitators including such as the complexity of the illness, lack of face-to-face training and clinician preference for training mediums. Recommendations include ongoing consultation of clinicians to assist in the development of tailored e-health resources and offering in-house training on how to operate and effectively utilise these resources.

Police BWCs as ‘Neutral Observers’: Perceptions of public defenders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janne E Gaub ◽  
Carolyn Naoroz ◽  
Aili Malm
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
End User ◽  
Public Defenders

Abstract The research on police body-worn cameras (BWCs) has rapidly expanded to evaluate the technology’s impact on a range of police outcomes. Far fewer studies have addressed the various effects on downstream criminal justice actors, and those that do have focused almost entirely on prosecutors. Thus, public defenders have remained on the periphery of the police BWC discussion, despite playing an important role as an end-user of the technology. This study draws on qualitative data from focus groups with public defenders in the Commonwealth of Virginia to discuss the perception of BWCs as neutral observers in a police–citizen encounter. We then provide implications and recommend avenues for future research.

Clinical trials and American Indians/Alaska Natives with substance use disorders: identifying potential strategies for a new cultural-based intervention

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 175-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel L. Dickerson ◽  
Kamilla L. Venner ◽  
Bonnie Duran
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
American Indians ◽  
Alaska Natives ◽  
Treatment Setting ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address a significant public mental health disparity affecting American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs): the shortage of clinical trials research analyzing the benefits of AI/AN traditional-based treatments, e.g. drumming. Design/methodology/approach – A total of four focus groups were conducted among outpatient and inpatient AI/AN substance abuse patients and providers serving AI/ANs. The purpose of these focus groups was to obtain insights relating to the recent challenges of conducting a clinical trial within the outpatient treatment setting seeking to analyze the benefits of a new substance abuse treatment intervention utilizing drumming for AI/ANs [Drum-assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans (DARTNA)] and to obtain recommendations to successfully conduct a similar study within an inpatient treatment setting. Findings – The most prevalent barriers to conducting a clinical trial within an outpatient setting were transportation and child care issues. Recommendations were obtained with regard to optimizing recruitment and retention for a future study within an inpatient setting. Originality/value – This research offers the field rare information that helps toward identifying strategies to successfully conduct clinical trials investigating the benefits of culturally-appropriate treatments for AI/ANs with substance use disorders.

scholarly journals Evidence-Based Guidelines for Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Summary of WHO Recommendations

PLoS Medicine ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. e1001122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarun Dua ◽  
Corrado Barbui ◽  
Nicolas Clark ◽  
Alexandra Fleischmann ◽  
Vladimir Poznyak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines ◽  
Low And Middle Income
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