This one-day workshop is designed to introduce information about substance use and addiction that can be integrated into health practices, with an emphasis on the unique role of occupational therapy. Many clients integrate prescribed and non-prescribed substance use into their lives, which may have impact on achieving personal and therapeutic goals. The role of the health professional to effectively identify and intervene regarding substances crossed practice areas, such as geriatrics, rehabilitation, mental health, homelessness, and addictions, to name a few. Participants will be provided with opportunities for small group discussions and analyzing case scenarios.
After taking part in this workshop, participants will:
1. Have increased knowledge about the prevalence of substance use across occupational therapy settings.
2. Acquire a basic understanding about the pharmacological properties of substances, which subsequently impact patterns of use and effects on occupational engagement and performance.
3. Be informed about appropriate screening and assessment tools.
4. Apply harm reduction and abstinence approaches to clinical decision-making and goal-setting.
5. Have knowledge about best practices for intervention and relapse prevention.
Mkutano huu wa siku moja umekusudiwa kuanzisha habari kuhusu matumizi ya dawa na uraibu ambao unaweza kuunganishwa katika mazoea ya afya, na kusisitiza juu ya jukumu la kipekee la tiba ya kazi. Watumiaji wengi huunganisha matumizi ya dawa na yasiyo ya dawa katika maisha yao, ambayo inaweza kuwa na athari kwa kufikia malengo ya kibinafsi na ya matibabu. Kazi ya wataalamu wa afya kutambua na kuingilia kati kwa ufanisi kuhusu vitu vilivyovuka maeneo ya mazoezi, kama vile geriatrics, ukarabati, afya ya akili, ukosefu wa makazi, na ulevi, kwa jina la wachache. Washiriki watapewa fursa za majadiliano ya kikundi kidogo na kuchambua matukio ya kesi. Baada ya kushiriki katika semina hii, washiriki wata: 1. Kuwa na maarifa zaidi kuhusu kuenea kwa matumizi ya dawa katika mazingira ya tiba ya kazi. 2. Uwezekano wa kupata Kupata ufahamu wa msingi kuhusu mali ya dawa ya vitu, ambayo baadaye kuathiri mifumo ya matumizi na athari juu ya ushiriki wa kazi na utendaji. 3. Uwe na mtazamo wa kweli Kuwa na habari kuhusu vifaa vinavyofaa vya uchunguzi na tathmini. 4. Uwe na uhakika Tumia kupunguza madhara na mbinu za kujizuia kwa kufanya maamuzi ya kliniki na kuweka malengo. 5. Uwe na mtazamo mzuri. Kuwa na maarifa kuhusu mazoea bora kwa ajili ya uingiliaji na kuzuia relapse.