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Mastering Digital Health: Key Competencies for Behavioral Health Professionals

Mastering Digital Health: Key Competencies for Behavioral Health Professionals
The integration of digital health technologies (DHT) into clinical care is an evolving and essential component of modern behavioral health practice. According to a rapid review titled "Competencies Needed for Behavioral Health Professionals to Integrate Digital Health Technologies into Clinical Care," several core competencies are necessary for effective DHT integration. This blog will summarize these competencies and provide actionable steps for practitioners to enhance their skills.

Core Competencies for Digital Health Integration

Behavioral health professionals (BHPs) need to develop competencies across various domains to effectively integrate DHT into their practice. The review identifies the following key areas:

Implementing These Competencies

To effectively integrate these competencies, BHPs can take the following steps:

  1. Engage in Continuous Education: Participate in training programs, workshops, and continuing education courses focused on digital health technologies and their application in behavioral health.
  2. Seek Supervision and Consultation: Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, or experts in digital health to enhance your understanding and address any challenges you may encounter.
  3. Develop a Digital Health Policy: Create a clear policy outlining the use of digital health tools, including guidelines for patient communication, data security, and emergency procedures.
  4. Stay Updated with Technological Advancements: Regularly review literature, attend conferences, and join professional organizations to stay informed about the latest developments in digital health.
  5. Reflect and Adapt: Continuously evaluate your digital health practices, seek feedback from patients, and make necessary adjustments to improve the quality of care.

Encouraging Further Research

While this review provides a foundational understanding of the competencies needed for digital health integration, further research is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of these competencies in improving patient outcomes. BHPs are encouraged to contribute to this growing field by conducting research, sharing their experiences, and advocating for evidence-based practices in digital health.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Competencies Needed for Behavioral Health Professionals to Integrate Digital Health Technologies into Clinical Care: a Rapid Review.


Citation: Cavanagh, R., Gerson, S. M., Gleason, A., Mackey, R., & Ciulla, R. (2022). Competencies Needed for Behavioral Health Professionals to Integrate Digital Health Technologies into Clinical Care: a Rapid Review. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, 7(2), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-022-00242-w
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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