Occupational Therapy Services to Promote Occupational Performance,Performance Satisfaction,and Quality of Life in University Freshmen: A Pilot Study |
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| Authors: | Karen M. Keptner Anthony L. Harris James C. Mellyn Nichole R. Neff Nisanne Rassie Karen M. Thompson |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Health Sciences, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohiok.keptner@csuohio.edu;3. School of Health Sciences, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio |
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| Abstract: | Mental health impacts success for many university students. Occupational therapists can intervene during the transition to university to promote mental health. A 5-week, occupation-based group was provided to a group of freshmen university students to encourage short-term improvements in occupational performance (OP), performance satisfaction (PS), and quality of life (QOL). Statistically significant results were obtained for OP and PS (p < 0.05). However, no significant results were obtained when assessing QOL (p > 0.05). Further research, including long term follow-up, about the impact of occupation-based groups with transitioning freshmen is recommended. |
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| Keywords: | Mental health services occupational performance occupational therapy university freshmen |
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