Theme 2: Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care
Digital self-help workbook (Mental Health)
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Lead:
David Hodgins
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INNOVATION STAGE
Evaluation of Prototype
Health Innovation Focus
Mental Health & Addiction
Population and Setting
Vulnerable Adults
Technology and Intervention
Data Modelling, Platform and Dashboard Visualization
BENEFITS
For Users
Accessibility: The digital format ensures users can access the workbook anytime, reducing barriers to treatment.
Personalization: Tailored content supports the specific needs of each user based on their addiction intensity.
Empowerment: Users gain practical tools to support their recovery journey independently.
For The System
Scalability: Reduces reliance on physical treatment centers and healthcare professionals, addressing workforce shortages.
Efficiency: Differentiates treatment approaches for chronic and early-stage addicts, improving outcomes.
Continuous Improvement: User data helps refine the workbook, making it an increasingly effective resource.
Project Theme Information
The current healthcare system treats addiction in a disorganized manner, lacking a standardized approach to cater to different stages of addiction. There is little distinction between chronic addiction and early-stage addiction, leading to ineffective interventions. Additionally, workforce shortages and limited treatment centers exacerbate the problem, leaving many addicts without timely support.
This digital self-help workbook is designed using insights and knowledge from recovered addicts. This innovative tool tailors treatment based on addiction intensity and promotes natural recovery by offering accessible and practical resources for users. Furthermore, the workbook has the potential to evolve and improve through continuous user feedback and data analysis.
The workbook is a digital, self-help tool accessible to users anytime and anywhere. It provides structured content and exercises tailored to the user's stage of addiction, helping them work toward recovery at their own pace. The system also collects anonymous user data to refine and enhance the workbook, making it more effective for future users.
Other Known Cases:
UCLA's Gambling Studies Program has developed a self-help workbook aimed at individuals motivated to quit or reduce gambling-related problems.
Research has also been conducted in countries like Finland, Sweden, and New Zealand to evaluate the effectiveness of self-management strategies for gambling addiction.
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Contact to Collaborate
Email David Hodgins to explore partnership opportunities
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