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. 2020 Jul 29;20:240. doi: 10.1186/s12909-020-02162-w

Table 6.

Themes extracted from the Focus Group

Themes Description
Treatment customization Consider the biopsychosocial aspects related to each patient to propose contextualized actions
Importance of health services for treatment The existence of health services in the public care network as a support for symptom reduction or search for abstinence
Importance of Occupational Therapy Occupational activities as a therapeutic tool enabling patient development of useful skills in contexts beyond the health service
Reception offered by service professionals Respect offered by professionals every day assisting in the process of adherence to the unique therapeutic plan
Clear rules for service routine Establishment of treatment service routines
Knowledge about addiction as a professional aspect Technical professional knowledge about substance use disorders as an essential skill
Attentive listening Professional participation in the treatment process proving to be involved in the work process
Healthcare as a safe space Healthcare service as a safe place where risk factors for substance use are minimal
Build rapport with professionals Collaborative relationship between health professional and patient
Emotional support as a necessary aspect of treatment Professional competency for approaching patient emotional distress