Integrating NIH Reset Stress Strategies Into DPT Curriculum

Description

The goal of this longitudinal prospective cohort study is to determine effectiveness of integrating NIH reset stress strategies of deep breathing, muscle relaxation and mindfulness in DPT students in order to help them reduce stress throughout their schooling. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Do performing the NIH reset stress strategies help DPT students manage their stress * Do DPT students find these strategies helpful Participants will be asked to fill out initial intake forms and participate in weekly sessions of five to ten minutes that will be either a deep breathing, mindfulness, or muscle relaxation activity led by faculty member. DPT students will then rate their stress level weekly on a numeric stress scale.

Conditions

Stress

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this longitudinal prospective cohort study is to determine effectiveness of integrating NIH reset stress strategies of deep breathing, muscle relaxation and mindfulness in DPT students in order to help them reduce stress throughout their schooling. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Do performing the NIH reset stress strategies help DPT students manage their stress * Do DPT students find these strategies helpful Participants will be asked to fill out initial intake forms and participate in weekly sessions of five to ten minutes that will be either a deep breathing, mindfulness, or muscle relaxation activity led by faculty member. DPT students will then rate their stress level weekly on a numeric stress scale.

Integrating NIH Reset Stress Strategies Into DPT Curriculum

Integrating NIH Reset Stress Strategies Into DPT Curriculum

Condition
Stress
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Youngstown

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio, United States, 44555-0001

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * DPT student at Youngstown State University
  • * \> 18 years old
  • * Have the ability to follow instructions to perform deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and mindfulness strategies
  • * Not a DPT student at Youngstown State University
  • * Under 18 years of age

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Youngstown State University,

Study Record Dates

2024-01-15