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Amanda Acord-Vira1, Kayleigh Nolan1, Tracy Rice1
1West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA.
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Substance use disorders (SUDs) may significantly impact occupational performance and participation. Physical activity interventions are beneficial for individuals with SUD and can be delivered by occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs). We aimed to evaluate the current evidence for physical activity interventions within the scope of occupational therapy (OT) for treating SUDs. This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines for data abstraction and assessment, including 28 articles in this review. Searches were conducted in Medline, APA PsycInfo, Embase, CINAHL, and OTSeeker from September 2021 to August 2023. Physical activity interventions included yoga, tai chi, comprehensive integrated approaches (CIA), high-intensity/circuit training, and music/dance interventions. Yoga, tai chi, CIA, and high-intensity exercise significantly reduced substance use and cravings. Tai chi, CIA, and dance/music interventions decreased stress and improved mental health and sleep outcomes. This review provides a foundation for advancing OTP-directed physical activity interventions in SUD-related rehabilitation and recovery.
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