IOP
Also written as: IOP — Intensive Outpatient Program
Intensive Outpatient Program - a structured treatment program providing multiple therapy sessions per week while allowing patients to live at home.
Full Definition
Intensive Outpatient Programs represent a level of care in the addiction treatment continuum that provides comprehensive services typically involving 9-19 hours of structured programming per week. IOPs bridge the gap between residential treatment and standard outpatient care, offering group therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, and psychoeducation while maintaining patient flexibility to work or attend school. These programs typically last 12-16 weeks and follow evidence-based curricula addressing relapse prevention, coping skills, and recovery planning.
Usage
Usage note: Always specify what IOP stands for on first use in clinical documentation.
In Context
- "The patient was referred to an IOP following completion of residential treatment." — Discharge planning note
- "IOP attendance records show consistent participation in all scheduled sessions." — Progress monitoring report