Examining How COVID-19 Impacted Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Advisor Information
Dr. Jeanette Harder
Location
MBSC Gallery Room 308 - G
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
4-3-2022 12:30 PM
End Date
4-3-2022 1:45 PM
Abstract
On March 11, 2021, the World Health Organization characterized the COVID-19 disease as a pandemic (WHO, 2020). As the infection spread, residents were urged to stay at home and businesses began to close their doors. Stress, anxiety, and fear increased across the world and individuals struggling with substance use disorders felt the impact. The focus of this study was to determine what impact the COVID-19 pandemic caused on individuals with substance use disorders, substance use treatment providers, and the impact policy changes played during this time. In this presentation, we will focus on how treatment providers utilized telehealth to maintain services to Nebraskans in need of substance use disorder treatment. We will also discuss treatment providers views on the efficacy of telehealth and role of telehealth in the future.
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Examining How COVID-19 Impacted Substance Use Disorder Treatment
MBSC Gallery Room 308 - G
On March 11, 2021, the World Health Organization characterized the COVID-19 disease as a pandemic (WHO, 2020). As the infection spread, residents were urged to stay at home and businesses began to close their doors. Stress, anxiety, and fear increased across the world and individuals struggling with substance use disorders felt the impact. The focus of this study was to determine what impact the COVID-19 pandemic caused on individuals with substance use disorders, substance use treatment providers, and the impact policy changes played during this time. In this presentation, we will focus on how treatment providers utilized telehealth to maintain services to Nebraskans in need of substance use disorder treatment. We will also discuss treatment providers views on the efficacy of telehealth and role of telehealth in the future.