Abstract
Psychiatric nurses can effectively maintain sobriety among patients diagnosed with substance use disorders andimprove their quality of life through education and training. However, structured formats for training are grosslylacking in the Indian literature. This paper describes the development of a Drug Avoidance and TherapeuticAdherence (DATA) training module that can be effectively implemented by nurses. The DATA Training modulewas designed and content validated in five stages; 1) an extensive literature search; 2) Focused Group Discussions(FGDs) with psychiatric nurses practicing in the de-addiction units of the selected mental health establishments; 3)development of the preliminary draft; 4) Content validation; and 5) Final draft of the DATA Training module. TheFGDs concluded the content and layout of the module and the content validity measured based on the experts’suggestions were good (mean CVI=0.85). The DATA training module provides structured guidelines for nurses indelivering effective strategies to maintain sobriety and improve quality of life.
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