Use of Occupation-Based Outcome Measure and Strength-Based Self-Report with Persons with Substance Use Disorders: A Prospective Cohort Study

Abstract

This prospective cohort study provides a foundation for the use of an occupation-based and self-report strength-based outcome measure for use with persons with diagnosed substance use disorders (SUD). Eighteen participants were assessed in a forensic residential treatment facility to explore the utility of the Occupational Circumstances Assessment Interview and Rating Scale (OCAIRS). Participants also took the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS-P) to assess character strengths which can support a self-report approach to treatment planning. The results of this study support the use of the OCAIRS as an occupation-based occupational therapy assessment tool.

Keywords:

• Occupational-participation
• substance use
• MOHO
• strengths-based
• outcome measure

Disclosure statement

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