Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 13) to other permanent housing within the broader community and continue to maintain recovery,” she continued. Study design This study used mixed methods including pre-test/ post-test measures, semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Objective measures and initial interviews were administered upon residents’ admission and then again nine months later. Data from residents of the peer-supported community during the year prior to the implementation of the program under study were used for comparison to data over the course of the year following initiation of the program for the purpose of evaluating relapse rate changes. A full year’s data pre- and post-study was used in order to control for the impact of seasonal effects. Protocol The peer-supported community program was designed by an occupational therapist following a recovery community model published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and using occupational therapy guiding principles involving the use of occupation as a primary focus. The program was implemented by professional and support staff and the research team under the direction of the occupational therapist, who is also a certified addiction professional. Founded in 1917, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) represents the interests and concerns of more than 140,000 occupational therapists, assistants and students nationwide. The Association educates the public and advances the profession of occupational therapy by providing resources, setting standards including accreditation and serving as an advocate to improve health care. Based in Bethesda, Md., AOTA’s major programs and activities are directed toward promoting the professional development of its members and assuring consumer access to quality services so patients can maximize their individual potential. For more information, go to www.aota.org. — American Occupational Therapy Association ���������������������� ������������������ This winter, why not take a working vacation? We have great nursing positions across the U.S. – from the California warmth of the west coast to the hot sands of the Atlantic and everywhere in between. With 28 local offices and a nation-wide travel division, we can put you in the job you want in the city you’ve dreamed of. We offer great pay packages, terrific benefits and a chance to get away from your everyday routine. Give us a call and let the healing begin! 1.800.543.9399 ������������� The Treatment Your Career Deserves 1.800.543.9399 Fall 2009 / Pulse 13 http://www.aota.org Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pulse - Fall 2009 Pulse - Fall 2009 Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 1) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 2) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 3) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 4) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 5) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 6) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 7) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 8) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 9) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 10) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 11) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 12) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 13) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 14) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 15) Pulse - Fall 2009 - (Page 16) http://www.nxtbookMEDIA.com
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