Occupational Therapy International

Research Article

The Effect of Leisure Intervention on Occupational Performance and Occupational Balance in Individuals with Substance Use Disorder: A Pilot Study

Table 1

Intervention and session content.
Session 1: introduction and basic explanations about leisure
(i) Introduction of the participants and explanation of the research purpose
(ii) Discussion and exchange of opinions regarding participants’ views on leisure time, including its definition, benefits, disadvantages, and obstacles
(iii) Summary of opinions by the occupational therapist
(iv) Presentation by the occupational therapist on the importance and role of leisure activities in life, characteristics of a leisure activity, and how to choose and engage in leisure activities while considering obstacles and facilitators
(v) Practical review of the discussed topics, such as writing down leisure activities and checking and exchanging opinions
Session 2: choosing and planning of leisure occupations
(i) Providing and reviewing a list of leisure time occupations
(ii) Assisting participants in choosing their favorite leisure activities
(iii) Facilitating an exchange of opinions among participants regarding their selected leisure activities
(iv) Planning and scheduling the chosen activities
(v) Recording the activities in the leisure program list
Sessions 3-11: implementation of leisure
Participants engage in their chosen leisure occupations, including cinema visits, escape room experiences, walking, air hockey, museum visits, bowling, paintball, shooting, and karting
Session 12: reflection and planning for the future
(i) Reflecting on and discussing the concepts and key points learned during the leisure intervention program
(ii) Reflecting on and discussing the barriers and facilitators of participation in leisure activities
(iii) Providing solutions to improve participation in leisure activities
(iv) Planning for future participation in leisure activities
(v) Note: the specific activities listed in sessions 3-11 were chosen as examples and may vary based on individual preferences and availability