Using digital technology to strengthen the capacity of substance use professionals
Submitted by Luciana Bruno
- 12 November 2024
Authors
Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara (⚑ India) 1
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Abstract
Digital health and e- health are big drivers of enhancing the services for persons with substance use and substance use disorders. The presentation shall focus on leveraging digital technology to strengthen the capacity of substance use professionals.
Digital technology has a key role in taking the training opportunities closer to the professionals and making it convenient for them to access the same. The various initiatives taken by the NDDTC shall be shared as part of the presentation.
Recommendations on the way forward to strengthening the integration of digital technology in strengthening the global workforce's capacity shall be discussed.