Leila Nemati-Anaraki - Medical Library and Information Science, School of Health Management and Information Science, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Nasibeh Shahkhah - Medical Library and Information Science, School of Health Management and Information Science, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Masoud Roudbari - Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Farzaneh Sardari - Medical Information and librarianship, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.

Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of providing bibliotherapy services in addiction treatment camps affiliated with State Welfare Organization (SWO) in Tehran province. The research concerns information resources and manpower, financial resources and technical infrastructure as well as expressing the shortcomings and barriers of this method. Methods: The present study was conducted through a descriptive-survey method with an applied purpose in ۲۰۲۰. A questionnaire was developed by the researcher and validated with the help of experts. In order to assess the reliability of the questions, Cronbach's alpha test was used, which was calculated at ۰.۹۲۵. Sampling was performed using Cochran's formula. The sample size included ۶۶ officials in ۶۶ addiction treatment camps. SPSS software version ۲۲ was used for data analysis Results: The possibility of providing bibliotherapy services in terms of specialized and committed manpower in the field of bibliotherapy in addiction treatment camps was desirable. These centers were not in a good financial position. There was also the possibility of providing bibliotherapy services in terms of the technical infrastructure and manpower. The most effective methods of implementing bibliotherapy in addiction treatment camps were creative and group methods. Lack of budget and trained staff, staff reluctance to provide bibliotherapy services and lack of support from SWO were obstacles which have hindered the provision of bibliotherapy services in addiction treatment camps in Tehran province. Conclusion: The benefits of providing bibliotherapy services in addiction treatment camps include increasing the client's psychological well-being, improving physical condition, preventing the client from returning to drug use, and to some extent, reducing the time of quitting drugs. Assessing and eliminating the shortcomings and barriers of bibliotherapy can play effective roles in the implementation of bibliotherapy. Corresponding Author: Farzaneh Sardari View Orcid in Profile You can search for this author in PubMed & Google Scholar Profile

Feasibility Study, Bibliotherapy, Addiction Treatment Camp, Client, Addiction