Rescue the child or treat the adult? Understandings among professionals in dual treatment of substance-use disorders and parenting:

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

Eli MarieWiig¹ 

关键词: dual treatment;    emotionally challenging work;    focus group interview;    inpatient family-treatment;    parental SUD;    parenting;    present moment situations;    professional collaboration;    thematic analysis;    therapist perspective;   

DOI  :  10.1177/1455072518773615

学科分类：生物化学/生物物理

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Aims:Dual treatment of parents with substance-use disorders (SUD) is an approach which aims to meet the needs of both SUD patients and their children. Whereas the parents need to learn to live without substances, the children need a predictable and structured environment with parents who are sensitive and psychologically available. In this study we explore the possibilities and challenges of this joint approach from the perspectives of professionals employed in an in-patient facility for families with parental SUD.Methods:A qualitative design was used comprising three focus-group interviews with 15 professionals: two groups with ward staff and one with therapists, all working at a family ward for parents with SUD and their children. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.Results:Professionals faced difficulties combining the needs of parents and children and seemed to choose to prioritise either the adult with SUD or the wellbeing of the child. However, some professionals described what might be a thi...

【 授权许可】

CC BY