Drum-assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans (DARTNA): Results from a Pretest and Focus Groups
Journal
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research
Year
2014
Abstract
Abstract: Drum-Assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans (DARTNA) is a substance abuse treatment intervention for American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs). This article provides results from 1) an initial pretest of DARTNA provided to 10 AI/AN patients with histories of substance use disorders, and 2) three subsequent focus groups conducted among AI/AN DARTNA pretest participants, substance abuse treatment providers, and the DARTNA Community Advisory Board. These research activities were conducted to finalize the DARTNA treatment manual; participants also provided helpful feedback which will assist toward this goal. Results suggest that DARTNA may be beneficial for AI/ANs with substance use problems.
Music and Health Institute Terms
Mental Health; Music Medicine; Playing an Instrument; Racial Disparities; Recreative Music Methods; Self-Report Measures; Substance Use, Abuse and Addiction; Wellness and Well-Being
Study Type
Case Study; Qualitative Methods
PubMed ID
24788920
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Dickerson, D., Annon, J., Hale, B., & Funmaker, G. (2014). Drum-assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans (DARTNA): Results from a Pretest and Focus Groups. American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 21, 35-58. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-citations/1336