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The leisure participation of clients with a dual diagnosis
- Authors:
- HODGSON Susan, LLOYD Chris, SCHMID Therese
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(10), October 2001, pp.487-492.
- Publisher:
- Sage
People with dual diagnosis experience disruption in carrying out their daily occupations. This article describes a study in which an occupational therapist explored the leisure participation of clients with dual diagnosis. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with four out patients from an alcohol and drug rehabilitation programme. Inductive analysis of the informants' interviews identified two main themes: leisure as part of the recovery process and the barriers to leisure participation. The study provides support for the need to understand the leisure occupations of the clients with whom occupational therapists work. Further research is required to examine the interventions that assist clients with a dual diagnosis to develop meaningful leisure activities.