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ArticleDrug and alcohol review2021

A multi-methods yarn about SMART Recovery: First insights from Australian Aboriginal facilitators and group members.

Elizabeth Dale, K S Kylie Lee, Katherine M Conigrave, James H Conigrave, Rowena Ivers, Kathleen Clapham, Peter J Kelly

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Elizabeth DaleIllawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0778-5571
K S Kylie LeeFaculty of Medicine and Health, Discipline of Addiction Medicine, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Indigenous Health and Alcohol, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5410-9464
Katherine M ConigraveFaculty of Medicine and Health, Discipline of Addiction Medicine, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Indigenous Health and Alcohol, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6428-1441
James H ConigraveFaculty of Medicine and Health, Discipline of Addiction Medicine, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Indigenous Health and Alcohol, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8816-6229
Rowena IversAustralia School of Medicine, The University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.
Kathleen ClaphamNgarruwan Ngadju First Peoples Health and Wellbeing Research Centre, Australian Health Services Research Institute, Faculty of Business, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.
Peter J KellyIllawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0500-1865

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSMART Recovery is a popular mutual support group program. Little is known about its suitability or perceived helpfulness for Indigenous peoples. This study explored the cultural utility of SMART Recovery in an Australian Aboriginal context.

methodsAn Indigenous-lensed, multi-methods, exploratory study design was used to develop initial evidence of: (i) attributes of Aboriginal SMART Recovery facilitators and group members; (ii) characteristics of Aboriginal-led SMART Recovery groups; (iii) perceived acceptability and helpfulness of SMART Recovery; and (iv) areas for potential improvement. Data were collected by synthesising Indigenous qualitative methods (research topic and social yarning) with western qualitative and quantitative methods (participant surveys, program adherence rating scale, group observations and field notes). Data were analysed using thematic analysis.

resultsParticipants were a culturally diverse sample of male and female Aboriginal facilitators (n = 10) and group members (n = 11), aged 22-65 years. Aboriginal-led SMART Recovery groups were culturally customised to suit local contexts. Program tools 'goal setting' and 'problem solving' were viewed as the most helpful. Suggested ways SMART Recovery could enhance its cultural utility included: integration of Aboriginal perspectives into facilitator training; creation of Aboriginal-specific program and marketing materials; and greater community engagement and networking. Participants proposed an Aboriginal-specific SMART Recovery program. DISCUSSION AND

conclusionsThis study offers insights into Aboriginal peoples' experiences of SMART Recovery. Culturally-informed modifications to the program were identified that could enhance cultural utility. Future research is needed to obtain diverse community perspectives and measure health outcomes associated with group attendance.

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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesHealth Services, IndigenousAdultAgedAustraliaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProblem SolvingSelf-Help GroupsYoung AdultaddictiongamblingIndigenousmutual support groupsubstance use

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