Incursion of the brief intervention program for adolescents in E-learning: piloting results

Abstract

The increase in the abuse of addictive substances in Mexico has made it a priority for health professionals to get training in empirically valid early detection and brief intervention programs. To contribute in such a task, the National Autonomous University
of Mexico and the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes (UAA) propose a coordinated project to develop distance training. The UAA participates in the adaptation of materials of the Brief Intervention Program for Adolescents. In order to accomplish the
training objectives, several tools were developed, such as videos, audios, fliers and learning activities. The piloting phase had a duration of five weeks in which 20 psychology professionals collaborated; they made observations about the pertinence of
the contents, and the instructions and learning activities; they also evaluated the platform usability. Modifications were made from their observations.