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  • Occupational Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Behavioral Health

Background:

  • Substance use disorders (SUDs) significantly impair occupational performance and participation.
  • Physical activity interventions show promise for SUD treatment and can be facilitated by occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the evidence on physical activity interventions within occupational therapy (OT) for treating SUDs.
  • To identify effective physical activity modalities and their impact on SUD recovery outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines, analyzing 28 articles.
  • Searches conducted across major databases (Medline, PsycInfo, Embase, CINAHL, OTSeeker) from September 2021 to August 2023.
  • Included interventions: yoga, tai chi, comprehensive integrated approaches (CIA), high-intensity/circuit training, music/dance.

Main Results:

  • Yoga, tai chi, CIA, and high-intensity exercise significantly reduced substance use and cravings.
  • Tai chi, CIA, and dance/music interventions improved stress, mental health, and sleep outcomes.
  • Evidence supports the efficacy of various physical activity types in SUD management.

Conclusions:

  • Physical activity interventions are effective components of occupational therapy for SUDs.
  • OTPs are well-positioned to direct physical activity interventions in SUD rehabilitation.
  • Further research can advance OTP-led physical activity programming for improved recovery.