Workforce Development in Behavioral Healthcare and the Increased Use of Technology: Is It Working or Not? Are We Asking the Right Questions?

Workforce Development in Behavioral Healthcare and the Increased Use of Technology: Is It Working or Not? Are We Asking the Right Questions?

Susanne Ingle, Carol L. Kuprevich
ISBN13: 9781522507789|ISBN10: 1522507787|EISBN13: 9781522507796
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0778-9.ch018
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Ingle, Susanne, and Carol L. Kuprevich. "Workforce Development in Behavioral Healthcare and the Increased Use of Technology: Is It Working or Not? Are We Asking the Right Questions?." Gaming and Technology Addiction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2017, pp. 367-386. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0778-9.ch018

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Ingle, S. & Kuprevich, C. L. (2017). Workforce Development in Behavioral Healthcare and the Increased Use of Technology: Is It Working or Not? Are We Asking the Right Questions?. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Gaming and Technology Addiction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice (pp. 367-386). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0778-9.ch018

Chicago

Ingle, Susanne, and Carol L. Kuprevich. "Workforce Development in Behavioral Healthcare and the Increased Use of Technology: Is It Working or Not? Are We Asking the Right Questions?." In Gaming and Technology Addiction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 367-386. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0778-9.ch018

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Abstract

The authors present anecdotal and peer reviewed information relative to the increase in use of technology within behavioral healthcare. Emphasis is on education, training, professional community development, and networking aspects of the field. The use of email discussion lists, blogs, conferences, and online training management tools are discussed. The authors define the use of technology in workforce development, build out examples of use, explore different methods of digital discourse, and discuss the challenges of technology implementation in a clinical setting. The authors attempt to provide both sides of the debate as to whether the increased use of technology in workforce development within behavioral healthcare is working while addressing the overall expectation to reduce costs, provide positive outcomes, and increase the skills and knowledge of a diverse workforce. This chapter provides an overall picture of types of technology are offered and a general overview of the benefits and opportunities for improvement specific to the development of the healthcare workforce.

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