Resilience Programming for Occupational Therapy Students

Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of integrated health and resiliency programs into the Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational therapy curriculum. The objectives are to: 1. Determine if students perceive health and resiliency programming as beneficial for their health and well-being 2. Determine if students' lifestyle behaviors, self-esteem, attachment security, and mindfulness improve with health and resiliency programming 3. Determine if students' symptoms of depression and anxiety reduce after participating in health and resiliency programs Students will engage in resilience programming as part of their regular coursework and be invited to complete pre and post assessments to test the effectiveness of programming.

Detailed Description

University students are experiencing more challenges with anxiety, depression, and mental health. Health and resiliency programs embedded into the 3-year course curriculum may improve student health and wellness. This study will utilize a quasi-experimental design to explore the effectiveness of health and resilience programming for occupational therapy students while they are enrolled in the program. Pre and post data will be gathered through questionnaires. Additionally, qualitative data will be obtained from student discussion board posts/assignments, interviews or focus groups will be used to supplement the quantitative data. The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of integrated health and resiliency programs into the Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy curriculum. Objectives: Determine if students perceive health and resiliency programming as beneficial for their health and well-being Determine if students' lifestyle behaviors, self-esteem, attachment security, and mindfulness improve with health and resiliency programming Determine if students' symptoms of depression and anxiety reduce after participating in health and resiliency programs

Eligibility Criteria

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