Understanding Knowledge of OT and Perceived Barriers to Service Among Owners of Sober Living Homes

Abstract

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. This study examined sober living home (SLH) owners' knowledge of OT and perceived barriers to implementing OT within SLHs. In this pretest–posttest survey, statistically significant median increase in knowledge of OT services (z = –3.512, p < .001) was detected from pretest to posttest. Most participants reported lack of finances as a barrier to using OT services. OTs can advocate and provide education to address barriers. Primary Author and Speaker: Gloria Farag Additional Authors and Speakers: Anna M. Quigg Contributing Authors: Michelle Jackson, Stacy Buckingham-Howes, Amanda Polton, and Monica Clement