DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/36971164
Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2724-5130
Date of Award
5-10-2024
Degree Type
Capstone Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Jade Holloway
Second Advisor
Carolyn Podolski
Abstract
Due to the chronic effects and neurological basis of substance use disorder, medical and holistic interventions are needed to address the disorder. Individuals with substance use disorder feel an impact to their occupational functioning and overall engagement in daily activities and may lack the ability to participate in meaningful tasks without the use of substances. As the individual's substance of choice becomes their ‘primary occupation’, daily activities and routines can be removed or altered to make space for their chosen occupation. Occupational therapy takes a comprehensive approach to treatment and aims to treat all areas of occupational dysfunction, including those caused by their addiction. Occupational therapy should be considered as a recovery approach because substance use negatively affects an individual’s occupational engagement and everyday tasks. Findings from this capstone project highlight the benefits of occupational therapy in substance abuse rehabilitation facilities.
Recommended Citation
Hodge, Lindsay J., "The Effect of a Psychosocial Occupational Therapy-Based Group on Self-confidence and Perceived Life Satisfaction in an Outpatient Addiction Rehabilitation Center." , Georgia State University, 2024.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/36971164
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