The Lived Experiences of People with Substance Use Issues Seeking Care from a Rapid Access Clinic: An Occupational Perspective

Andrea DuncanDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; ;Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Correspondence[email protected]

Shan LeeDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

Sameer RattiDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

Christy PicklesClinical Leader/Manager, Emergency Department, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;

Hricha RakshitMental Health and Addictions Group Facilitator, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Abstract

Addiction is a crisis affecting many Canadians. Rapid Access Clinics (RAC) are a novel means of providing immediate care, but research on how they improve functional well being in people with substance use issues (PSUI), which is intended to prevent relapse, is limited. In this pilot study, interviews were conducted with clients attending an RAC for PSUI in Toronto, Canada. A deductive thematic analysis was developed from the interviews, focusing on components of the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement. Various subthemes related to model components have been identified and discussed, which could guide future research on supporting recovery of PSUI.

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