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Exploring the Effectiveness and Drop-out of an ACT-based Aftercare Intervention for Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder: A Mixed Methods Study
Brands, A.M. (2022) Exploring the Effectiveness and Drop-out of an ACT-based Aftercare Intervention for Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder: A Mixed Methods Study.
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| Abstract: | Objective. This mixed method study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ‘Living to the Full’ for people with a SUD in improving refusal self-efficacy, wellbeing, psychological flexibility, and maintenance of abstinence/reduced use. Moreover, this study aimed to identify the factors that are associated with the drop-out of participants. Method. A total of 38 participants participated in the intervention. Quantitative data were gathered via an online questionnaire during pre- and post-intervention. Qualitative data were collected via semi-structured post-intervention interviews. Results. 53.3% of the completers stayed abstinent. The results showed that the intervention did not significantly improve other variables. Participants reported that they noticed results, such as reduced cravings. Factors that influenced drop-out included falling behind or experiencing feelings of confrontation. Conclusion. Living to the Full has potential to serve as an aftercare programme. Although the findings of this study only demonstrate a possible positive impact on substance use, participants did report a positive experience with the intervention. Future research should further investigate the effectiveness of Living to the Full. It is important to note that the dropout rate was considerable, less than 50% of the participants completed the intervention. Future research should further investigate the causes of drop-out. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Clients: | Tactus Verslavingszorg, The Netherlands |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/96383 |
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