Perceptions of the importance of physical setting in substance abuse treatment

Research indicates that architectural design can provide therapeutic effects. Six setting characteristics are considered of primary importance in health-care facilities: comforts and conveniences, safety, attractiveness, size, privacy, and arrangement/location. This study presents the perceptions re...

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Published in:Journal of substance abuse treatment 2000, Vol.18 (1), p.29-39
Main Authors: Grosenick, Judith K., Hatmaker, Claudia M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Architecture
Biological and medical sciences
Design
Environment
Facilities
Female
General aspects
Health and social institutions
Health facilities
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Perception
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Setting
Substance abuse
Substance abuse treatment
Substance-Related Disorders - therapy
Treatment
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Summary:Research indicates that architectural design can provide therapeutic effects. Six setting characteristics are considered of primary importance in health-care facilities: comforts and conveniences, safety, attractiveness, size, privacy, and arrangement/location. This study presents the perceptions regarding these and other setting features held by female clients and staff from a substance abuse treatment facility. Results support the importance of these six setting characteristics in influencing clients' treatment goals. Four other setting variables emerged as important to women's recovery: participation in a residential, drug-free, gender-specific program that provides on-site child care. Attention to these variables may provide facilities with an advantage in today's competitive market for clients.
ISSN:0740-5472
1873-6483
DOI:10.1016/S0740-5472(99)00021-5