Research Article
Qualitative Outcomes of an Occupation-Based Theatre Intervention for Substance Use Disorders
Sally Wasmuth1*, Angela L Rollins2, and Kevin T Pritchard 3
1School of Health & Human Sciences, Indiana University, USA
2Psychology Department, VA HSR&D Center for Health Information and Communication, USA
3Division of Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Professions, USA
Sally Wasmuth, Assistant Professor, School of Health & Human Sciences, Indiana University, 1140 W Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201, USA.
Received Date: May 18, 2020; Published Date: July 13, 2020
Summery
Background: The prevalence of substance use disorders (SUD) among military veterans is higher than the general population at approximately 11 percent and continues to rise despite ongoing efforts to improve SUD treatment.
Purpose: This study reports the potential mechanisms of change that may have contributed to increased drug abstinence and improved social and occupational participation during and after a six-week occupation-based theatre intervention for SUD.
Method: Thematic analysis was used to explore themes of participants’ experiences collected via focus groups. This analysis was conducted in the context of findings from the larger, explanatory sequential mixed methods feasibility and acceptability study of which this study is a part.
Findings: Data suggested that the interdependent and immersive nature of theatre contributed to participant perseverance leading to changed attitudes, new behaviors, and new internal experiences.
Implications: Engaging in an occupation-based theatre intervention during SUD recovery may bolster recovery outcomes. More research is needed.
Keywords:Military veterans, Memorized, Neurobiological, Social relationships, Experiences
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Sally Wasmuth, Angela L Rollins, Kevin T Pritchard. Qualitative Outcomes of an Occupation-Based Theatre Intervention for Substance Use Disorders. On J Complement & Alt Med. 4(5): 2020. OJCAM.MS.ID.000599.