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Evaluation of the Rural Interprofessional Behavioral Health Scholars Program to Expand Public Health Workforce Capacity During COVID-19.
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Social Work in Public Health . 2024, Vol. 39 Issue 5, p468-477. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Mental health and substance use are growing nationwide public health concerns being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, there is a dire shortage in the public health workforce. This paper shares the design and mixed-method outcome evaluation of a Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET)-funded rural, interprofessional, behavioral health training program (RIBHS) delivered during COVID-19 at one southeastern US public university. Twenty-six advanced year MSW students completed the RIBHS program. Data were collected from trainees via pre/post surveys and two focus groups. Trainees' self-reported statistically significant increases in teamwork, behavioral health, and rural practice competencies. Trainees also described how COVID-19 shaped their experience in the RIBHS program. The RIBHS program prepared trainees with the competencies needed to address the growing behavioral health crisis in the US and can serve as a training model for other social work and related public health workforce initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19371918
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Social Work in Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177338085
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/19371918.2024.2339380