Presenter Information
Gina Stephenson, BA, OTS, Kelsey Gorman, OTS, Paige Tademaru, OTS, Heather Haley, OTS, Amy Mattila, PhD, OTR/L, Kimberly Szucs, PhD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Department
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to (1) explore occupational therapy’s role in mental health and (2) investigate the effects of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and mindfulness in reducing symptoms of depression, stress or insomnia among college students. This study utilized a pre/posttest design with participants randomized into 2 groups: CES alone (Group A) and mindfulness meditation and CES (Group B). A purposeful sample of college students were recruited, all with a previous diagnosis or self-report of stress/anxiety. This study measured sleep, anxiety, trait mindfulness, and daily function using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory, Functional Status Questionnaire, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Measurements were taken at baseline, weeks 5, 8, and 12. Following intake, students began the 5-week treatment protocol. In week 1, participants completed CES or CES/meditations for 7 days. In weeks 2-5, participants completed 4-5 times/week, 20-40mins each, depending on tolerated dosage. Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed a significant effect of time over 8 weeks for HAM-A [F(1,22) = 19.42, p < 0.05], FMI [F(2,21) = 10.41, p < 0.05], PSQI [F(2,22) = 19.01, p < 0.05], and FSQ Social Role Function [F(2,21) = 5.00, p < 0.05]. There were no significant differences between groups for all four assessments, nor a significant effect of time for the Physical/Psychological FSQ categories. Results reveal that time is the biggest factor in reducing anxiety, and increasing mindfulness, sleep, and daily function, despite differences in groups. This demonstrates that CES and mindfulness might be effective treatment methods for mental health in OT.
School
Rangos School of Health Sciences
Advisor
Dr. Amy Mattila, PhD, OTR/L; Dr. Kimberly Szucs, PhD, OTR/L
Submission Type
Poster
Included in
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Addressing College Campus Well-Being
The purpose of this study is to (1) explore occupational therapy’s role in mental health and (2) investigate the effects of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and mindfulness in reducing symptoms of depression, stress or insomnia among college students. This study utilized a pre/posttest design with participants randomized into 2 groups: CES alone (Group A) and mindfulness meditation and CES (Group B). A purposeful sample of college students were recruited, all with a previous diagnosis or self-report of stress/anxiety. This study measured sleep, anxiety, trait mindfulness, and daily function using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory, Functional Status Questionnaire, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Measurements were taken at baseline, weeks 5, 8, and 12. Following intake, students began the 5-week treatment protocol. In week 1, participants completed CES or CES/meditations for 7 days. In weeks 2-5, participants completed 4-5 times/week, 20-40mins each, depending on tolerated dosage. Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed a significant effect of time over 8 weeks for HAM-A [F(1,22) = 19.42, p < 0.05], FMI [F(2,21) = 10.41, p < 0.05], PSQI [F(2,22) = 19.01, p < 0.05], and FSQ Social Role Function [F(2,21) = 5.00, p < 0.05]. There were no significant differences between groups for all four assessments, nor a significant effect of time for the Physical/Psychological FSQ categories. Results reveal that time is the biggest factor in reducing anxiety, and increasing mindfulness, sleep, and daily function, despite differences in groups. This demonstrates that CES and mindfulness might be effective treatment methods for mental health in OT.