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A scoping review of occupational therapy literature on drug addiction: critical reflections on context, priorities and research perspectives

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  • Lucía González Universidade da Coruña
  • Natalia Rivas-Quarneti Universidade da Coruña
  • Lissette Farías Western University
Vol. 16 No. 2 (2016): Diciembre
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2016.44747

Abstract

Introduction: Drug abuse is one of the most complex global health issues. Occupational therapy is one of the social actors that promotes community participation, using occupation as a means to contribute to occupational justice. However, it is unknown what theoretical perspectives are being used in occupational therapy research. This knowledge is essential for developing a critical and reflexive practice. Objective: This study aims to update, identify and synthesize the priorities and perspectives employed in the existing scientific literature of occupational therapy related with problematic use of drugs. Method: A scoping literature review based on the methods described by Arksey and O’Malley (2005) was conducted. Literature was identified using the following electronic databases: CINAHL, Cochrane Library Plus, Dialnet, EMBASE, ISI Web of Science, OTseeker, and Scopus. To analyse the data, a descriptive-analytic method and triangulation were used. Results: The literature reviewed reveals information regarding three categories: “Contextualization”, “Research Priorities” –the relationship between occupational performance and quality of life, assessment tools, occupational therapy intervention and “Theoretical Research Perspectives” (a positivist view: neuroscience as base for intervention, an empowering view: paving the way for inclusion, and a systemic view: family as base for intervention). Conclusion: Further research is needed regarding the role of occupational therapy in the field of problematic drug use using a critical perspective based on occupational science.

Keywords:

drug addiction, occupational therapy, scoping review

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González, L., Rivas-Quarneti, N., & Farías, L. (2016). A scoping review of occupational therapy literature on drug addiction: critical reflections on context, priorities and research perspectives. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 16(2), 9–21. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2016.44747
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