TY - JOUR
T1 - Habits and Routines of Adults in Early Recovery From Substance Use Disorder
T2 - Clinical and Research Implications From a Mixed Methodology Exploratory Study
AU - Kitzinger, Robert H.
AU - Gardner, Jennifer A.
AU - Moran, Mariann
AU - Celkos, Carly
AU - Fasano, Nicole
AU - Linares, Eric
AU - Muthee, Joyce
AU - Royzner, Gabby
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2023.
PY - 2023/1/1
Y1 - 2023/1/1
N2 - The purpose of this exploratory, non-experimental mixed methods study was to analyze the habits and routines of adults in early recovery (>3 months) from substance use disorder (SUD). Participants (N = 14) were recruited from an intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) program for substance use disorders. Data collection consisted of a demographic survey, a researcher developed Daily Occupational Questionnaire (DOQ), and follow-up semi-structured interviews with 5 randomly selected participants. Quantitative results indicate rest as the most frequently engaged in activity on the most busy (31.0%) and least busy day (36.6%). There was no significant difference, t(13) = 0.117, P =.909, between newly established activities on the most busy and least busy day. Qualitative themes included 1. The most difficult time of day is often related to patterns of unused time. 2. When there is a lack of structure or unoccupied time, they return to their previously established positive supports. 3. There is a need for consistency and structure for developing anticipated/perceived routines. Implications for all healthcare and clinical providers working with this population, as well as research suggestions, are outlined.
AB - The purpose of this exploratory, non-experimental mixed methods study was to analyze the habits and routines of adults in early recovery (>3 months) from substance use disorder (SUD). Participants (N = 14) were recruited from an intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) program for substance use disorders. Data collection consisted of a demographic survey, a researcher developed Daily Occupational Questionnaire (DOQ), and follow-up semi-structured interviews with 5 randomly selected participants. Quantitative results indicate rest as the most frequently engaged in activity on the most busy (31.0%) and least busy day (36.6%). There was no significant difference, t(13) = 0.117, P =.909, between newly established activities on the most busy and least busy day. Qualitative themes included 1. The most difficult time of day is often related to patterns of unused time. 2. When there is a lack of structure or unoccupied time, they return to their previously established positive supports. 3. There is a need for consistency and structure for developing anticipated/perceived routines. Implications for all healthcare and clinical providers working with this population, as well as research suggestions, are outlined.
KW - addiction
KW - early recovery
KW - Habits
KW - occupational therapy
KW - routines
KW - substance use
KW - time configuration
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85148055306&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/11782218231153843
DO - 10.1177/11782218231153843
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85148055306
SN - 1178-2218
VL - 17
JO - Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment
JF - Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment
ER -