Workforce in Addictions · Valorisation in Europe (WAVE)

Stakeholders’ Survey

The deadline to apply for a WAVE bursary to attend the Lisbon Addictions (LxAddictions24) has closed on 31/1/2024 (11:59 CET), but we are still grateful for responses to the WAVE stakeholder survey, below.

INTRODUCTION

WAVE (Workforce Addiction · Valorisation in Europe: www.wave-addictionsworkforce.eu) is a European-funded project aimed at supporting addictions care in Europe by strengthening the capacity of the workforce to respond to current and emerging challenges in prevention, treatment, social integration and harm reduction.

We intend to facilitate international knowledge exchange and collaboration around training and occupational standards for a strategic workforce development in addictions.

This survey gathers information from professionals working in addictions with different profiles and career stages on the current situation of the addictions workforce in your country.

We estimate that the survey should take 30 minutes. It is divided into the following sections:

A. YOUR PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
B. GOVERNANCE OF ADDICTIONS
C. THE ADDICTIONS WORKFORCE – availability of professionals
D. STANDARDS/GUIDELINES FOR CARE PROVISION
E. OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS/GUIDELINES
F. QUALITY STANDARDS FOR TRAINING OF ADDICTIONS WORKFORCE

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The deadline to apply for a WAVE bursary to attend the European Conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (LxAddictions24) has closed on 31/1/2024 (11:59 CET), but we are still grateful for responses to the stakeholder survey, below.

The WAVE project is co-funded by Grant No. 101045870 under the European Union’s DG Justice Programme "Drugs Policy Initiatives - Supporting initiatives in the field of drugs policy” (JUST-DRUGS-AG).

WAVE GDPR STATEMENT

In accordance with the EU data protection regulations (GDPR), we collect, store and use your personal data given only for the purposes related to your bursary application (if relevant) and the development of the principles of training and occupational standards in addictions. We keep your data as long as it remains relevant for the activities of the WAVE project (hereafter referred to as 'the project'), but not longer than two years from the end of the project. We will take the technical and organizational measures necessary for proper and secure data processing. We will not share your personal data with any third parties outside of the project without your permission. Please check the box below to give us permission to store and use your personal data in this way. You can withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to wave_project@recerca.clinic.cat.
Consent to use of personal data*

I agree to my data being collected, stored and used in this way

Are you in the process of applying for a WAVE bursary?*

Yes (--> The deadline for completing the bursary application is now closed, but we are still grateful for your responses to this survey in order to contribute to our research)No (--> you may still have the opportunity to get involved with WAVE another ways)

A. YOUR PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Email *
example@example.com
Country of residence*
Please use "other" (at the end of the list) if you cannot find your country on the list.
Other *
Your age (years)*
Gender (for reporting purposes only)*

MaleFemaleNon binaryNot specified
Years of professional experience in addictions fields*

less than 1 year1-4 years5-8 yearsmore than 8 years
Your professional background (Please choose the most relevant to your current job/position in addictions): *
Please use "other" (at the end of the list) if you cannot find your background.
Other training*
Your current job sector*
Please use "other" (at the end of the list) if you cannot find your sector. If you have more than one job, please choose the main one.
Other job sector*
Type of service/workplace you work in*
Please use "other" (at the end of the list) if you cannot find your workplace. If you have more than one workplace, please choose the main one
Other service/workplace*
Your position or job title (EN translation)*
title (e.g. director, head of unit) or the position you occupy (e.g. PhD student, policy officer etc.)

	Jurisdictional level
Prevention policies and programmes (select the most active level):
Treatment policies and programmes (select the most active level):
Harm reduction policies and programmes (select the most active level):

D. STANDARDS/GUIDELINES FOR CARE PROVISION

Clarifier: Care provision standards outline the best practices, protocols, and principles of care to ensure the quality of the care a person can expect in addictions services in terms of:

 appropriateness, efficacy and safety of the care received (evidence-based)

 quality of the equipment, environment and workforce

 accessibility, timeliness, efficiency (integrated care)

 person-centeredness (level of patient/user involvement in decision-making)

In your country/region, are there care quality standards in the following areas of addictions services ? *

	Care quality standards
Prevention
Treatment
Social integration
Harm reduction

(if Yes) Please provide reference link (URL) or publication reference or the own-language title of the standards document (or put 'cannot find'):*
If the national standards have been adapted from international standards, do you know which ones were used?*

EMCDDA: European drug prevention quality standards (2011) (https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/manuals/prevention-standards_en)EMCDDA: Implementing quality standards for drug services and systems: a six-step guide to support quality assurance (2021) (https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/manuals/implementing-quality-standards-drug-services-and-systems-six-step-guide-support-quality-assurance_en)EMCDDA: Health and social responses to drug problems: a European guide (2021) (https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/health-and-social-responses-a-european-guide_en)UNODC: International Standards on Drug Use Prevention (2016) (http://www.add-resources.org/unodc-international-standards-on-drug-use-prevention.5896450-315775.html )WHO/UNODC: International Standards for the treatment of Drug Use Disorders (2020) (https://www.unodc.org/documents/drug-prevention-and-treatment/UNODC-WHO_International_Standards_Treatment_Drug_Use_Disorders_April_2020.pdf )Other international standard(s) (please specify below)I don’t know
Other international standards used

E. OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS/GUIDELINES

Clarifier: An occupational standard is a description of an occupation. In its simplest form, it describes the occupation’s profile, and the main knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours required, the performance criteria, and the equipment, tools and materials necessary for someone to be competent in the role. It should also address aspects related to that occupation’s recruitment and retention, well-being and resilience, and opportunities for career development.

In your country, are there occupational standards describing responsibilities, skills, etc. for different job profiles relevant to the addictions field?*

Yes, for most job profilesYes, but only for some job profilesNoI do not know
In case there are occupational standards, who defines them? (More than one answer is possible)*

National/regional agency responsible for addictions prevention, treatment and harm reduction (e.g., Dept of Health)National/regional agency responsible for professional development (e.g., Dept of Work)AcademiaOthers (please specify below)I do not know
Other stakeholder defining occupational standards*
Can you provide a reference/link to an example of occupational standards in addictions in your country? (website or publication ref or title in own language)*
(If you are unable to locate the link or reference, put "cannot find")
Can you recommend an ORGANISATION or EXPERT(s) on occupational standards in addictions from your country?*

	Minimum qualification required
Addictions treatment services (outpatient)
Community care
Epidemiology, monitoring
Harm reduction
Health promotion
Healthcare management
Hospital care (inpatient)
Mental health care
Policy making
Prevention of drug use and addictive behaviours
Primary health care
Research and evaluation
Social integration
Therapeutic communities

	Reference institution
Master’s level training in addictions:
Undergraduate (bachelor’s) level:
Other certified training:

	Involvement in basic training
Clinical service providers
Third sector/NGO
Regional/National government/public administration
Academia: universities (bachelor’s or master’s), tertiary education institutions (including vocational education)
Professional associations
Scientific associations

	Involvement in continuing training
Clinical service providers
Third sector/NGO
Regional/National government/public administration
Academia: universities (bachelor’s or master’s), tertiary education institutions (including vocational education)
Professional associations
Scientific associations

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about the addictions workforce in your country which has not been covered in his survey? Or any other comment you would like to make?
Should be Empty:

	Yes	No	I don’t know
Does the plan include a human rights and recovery approach?:
Is alcohol also covered in the plan with other drugs?:
Does the plan include measures for behavioural addictions?:
Does the plan address drug addictions and other lifestyles behaviours (smoking, physical activity, diet, etc.)?:
Does the plan integrate supply control (e.g., law enforcement), demand reduction (e.g., preventive interventions), and treatment provision?:
Does the plan also address social integration for those recovering or who used drugs in the past?:
Does the plan consider harm reduction as well as abstinence-oriented approaches?:

	This professional doesn't exist in my country	Not available / under-available	Available / adequate cover	I don’t know
Family doctor/ General Practitioner (GP)
Internist / Internal medicine specialist
Infections specialist
Paediatrician
Psychiatrist
Nurse
Nursing assistant
Psychologist
Psychotherapist
Addictions specialist

	This professional doesn't exist in my country	Not available / under-available	Available / adequate cover	I don’t know
Social worker
Social educator
Social integration
Occupational therapist
Community worker
Peer worker with lived experience
Pharmacist

	This professional doesn't exist in my country	Not available / under-available	Available / adequate cover	I don’t know
Family doctor/ General Practitioner (GP)
Internist / Internal medicine specialist
Infections specialist
Paediatrician
Psychiatrist
Nurse
Nursing assistant
Psychologist
Psychotherapist
Addictions specialist

	This professional doesn't exist in my country	Not available / under-available	Available / adequate cover	I don’t know
Social worker
Social educator
Social integration
Occupational therapist
Community worker
Peer worker with lived experience
Pharmacist

Workforce in Addictions · Valorisation in Europe (WAVE)

Stakeholders’ Survey

WAVE GDPR STATEMENT

A. YOUR PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

B. GOVERNANCE OF ADDICTIONS

C. ADDICTIONS WORKFORCE

D. STANDARDS/GUIDELINES FOR CARE PROVISION

E. OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS/GUIDELINES

F. QUALITY STANDARDS FOR TRAINING OF ADDICTIONS WORKFORCE