摘要
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way healthcare services are delivered. These changes will likely persist as countries recover from the economic crises following lockdowns. In developing countries, services for substance use disorders (SUDs) are inadequate and as countries prioritize infectious diseases, individuals with SUDs may suffer further neglect. This paper is a narrative review of peer-reviewed and grey literature on the current challenges with SUD treatment in Nigeria assesses how telehealth may positively affect access to evidence-based treatments and suggests strategies for implementation considering the unique challenges and opportunities in the country. If prioritized in her policy, telehealth has the potential to improve treatment outcomes for SUDs in Nigeria.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way healthcare services are delivered. These changes will likely persist as countries recover from the economic crises following lockdowns. In developing countries, services for substance use disorders (SUDs) are inadequate and as countries prioritize infectious diseases, individuals with SUDs may suffer further neglect. This paper is a narrative review of peer-reviewed and grey literature on the current challenges with SUD treatment in Nigeria assesses how telehealth may positively affect access to evidence-based treatments and suggests strategies for implementation considering the unique challenges and opportunities in the country. If prioritized in her policy, telehealth has the potential to improve treatment outcomes for SUDs in Nigeria.
作者
Bawo Onesirosan James
Kingsley Mayowa Okonoda
Nkereuwem William Ebiti
Albert Arias
John Randy Koch
Bawo Onesirosan James;Kingsley Mayowa Okonoda;Nkereuwem William Ebiti;Albert Arias;John Randy Koch(Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria;Manifold Rehabilitation Foundation, Benin City, Nigeria;Department of Psychiatry, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria;Department of Clinical Services, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Nigeria;Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA;Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA)
