Above left to right : Jessica Robson and Mikaela Williams
accessible , safe and high standard support and treatment nationally ( Public Health Scotland 2023 ).
Alcohol and drug misuse can affect an individual ’ s physical and mental health , relationships and employment , as well as their ability to cope with everyday life . Recovery has different meanings to different people , with no two individuals experiencing the same journey .
Referrals to occupational therapy are accepted for individuals who are stable or abstinent in their substance use ( drug and / or alcohol use ) and are experiencing poor mental health or physical impairment issues , which have a significant impact on their ability to function safely or independently within their local community .
There is currently limited evidence , research and awareness of the impact of occupational therapy within the addictions setting . We therefore decided to undertake the Ayrshire and Arran Improvement Foundation Skills ( AAIFS ) Programme , to help showcase and highlight the value and worth provided by occupational therapy within an addictions environment .
A Quality Improvement approach to practice
AAIFS is a local Quality Improvement ( QI ) foundation skills course that uses innovative methods to deliver Quality Improvement training . This 12-week programme is open to all employees in NHS Ayrshire and Arran and aims to empower individuals to deliver quality services , reinforced by an ethos of continuous improvement .
The programme develops people ’ s knowledge and skills in the fundamental aspects of quality improvement , which provides them with the tools and confidence to design and implement Quality Improvement projects and changes to current and future practice .
Different tools are explained and practised , all of which are transferable across all areas of
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Aim In order to achieve this aim |
Primary driver We need to ensure ... |
Secondary driver Which requires ... |
Change ideas Ideas to ensure this happens ... |
Right : Our driver diagram , created to generate change ideas |
By April 2024 , START OT will achieve a 50 percent ( two-person ) increase in attendance from a baseline of one person at the five cooking group sessions as aligned with MAT Standard 6 |
People
Logisitics
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Appropriate referrals
Relationship with facilitators
Organisation of group
Format of group
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Group criteria to be met by service user to be added to referral form
Cooking group to be profiled at team meeting and one pager produced
Referrals to group to be screened and discussed with referrer
Same facilitators for duration of block
Pre group visit to service user by lead facilitator
Day of week of group
Time of group
Length of session
Location of group
Attendees to be driven to group
Bus timetable to be provided to attendees
Number of sessions
Recipe review
Educational activities food led
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52 OTnews January 2025