Abstract:

Effective prevention of risk behaviors requires an evidence-based, technology-enhanced approach that integrates research, practice, and training. This paper presents key digital tools and AI-driven innovations developed in the Czech Republic to strengthen prevention science. The INEP Online Course provides foundational training in evidence-based
prevention, while SEPA (System of Preventive Activities) and iPrev offer structured prevention programs and digital networking for professionals. RCT-evaluated training tools and interventions, supported by mobile applications and AI-driven analytics, enhance school - based prevention strategies. These technological advancements, combined with rigorous scientific evaluation, professionalize the prevention workforce, bridge the gap between research and practice, and contribute to the global advancement of digital prevention strategies.

Bio:

Roman is a Full Professor at the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, specializing in psychology and addiction science with extensive expertise in psychotherapeutic approaches, prevention science, and implementation science. For nearly two decades, he has been involved in developing the Czech National System of School-Based Prevention of Risk Behaviors. His research also explores big data in healthcare, leveraging national health registers to enhance addiction treatment and public health strategies. Additionally, he is actively engaged in eHealth and mHealth innovations for addiction treatment, as well as the pharmacotherapy of methamphetamine dependence, injection drug use, and psychosocial interventions, including self-help initiatives. His work bridges scientific research, policy development, and digital transformation in addiction prevention and treatment.