Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

Original Articles

Recovery outcomes of Korean adolescents with substance Abuse problems: Myung Sun Hyun; Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2000;30(7):1658-1666. Published online March 29, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2000.30.7.1658

Abstract PDF: Recovery in substance abuse has been simplistically measured; a more comprehensive understanding of recovery outcomes is needed. This study therefore explored recovery outcomes of Korean adolescents with substance abuse by qualitative research. The recovery was found to occur in several domains; they included reconciliation with the self, hope for the future, reconciliation with family, self-liberation, socialization, conventional norm pursuit, and a struggle for realistic independence. An understanding of the recovery process and recovery outcomes may provide guidance for clinical interventions with substance abuse adolescents.

Rehabilitation for Homeless Adolescent Substance Abusers at a Halfway House in Korea: Myungsun Hyun, Mia Seo; Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2003;33(8):1161-1170. Published online March 28, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2003.33.8.1161

Abstract PDF: Purpose
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a rehabilitation program on hope and self-efficacy in a sample of homeless adolescent substance abusers at a halfway house in Seoul, Korea.
Methods
Five residents of a halfway house were provided with a 16-week rehabilitation program based on a cognitive-behavioral approach. To evaluate the effectiveness of the program, this study used a single-case experimental design with the variables - hope and self-efficacy - being measured at pre-, post-, and follow-up tests.
Results
While three participants showed considerable positive changes in hope and self-efficacy after the program, two participants did not show any positive changes. Despite this lack of consistent patterns in the effectiveness of the rehabilitation program, there was a qualitative change in social status (such as academic and work status) for the participants at the follow-up test.
Conclusion
A rehabilitation program based on a cognitive-behavioral approach may improve the hope and self-efficacy of homeless adolescent substance abusers at a halfway house and help them to reintegrate into society.

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