From Burnout to Balance: Implementing a Theory-Driven Resiliency Program in Occupational Therapy Doctoral Education
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS)
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to learn about burnout among first-year Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) students and how it may affect their mental health, daily activities, and overall well-being. Students will be asked questions about their stress levels, daily habits, and experiences in school. The study will also evaluate a resilience program that is built into a hybrid OTD curriculum to see whether it helps students manage stress, improve their well-being, perform well academically, and support their long-term success. Researchers will look for patterns in the responses to better understand student experiences. The findings may help occupational therapy programs and other healthcare schools provide better support for students.
详细描述
Burnout among occupational therapy (OT) students is a growing concern and has been reported at rates approaching 80%, exceeding those observed in the general student population. Contributing factors include demanding academic coursework, fieldwork preparation, financial pressures, role transitions, and limited access to effective coping resources. Burnout during professional education has been associated with decreased academic performance, poorer mental health outcomes, reduced engagement, and long-term professional strain. Despite these concerns, structured and evidence-based wellness interventions are not routinely integrated into occupational therapy curricula.
This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a curriculum-integrated resiliency program based on the Mauna Model for entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students enrolled in a hybrid educational program. The Mauna Model emphasizes achieving balance among personal, professional, and environmental factors to support well-being and resilience. The intervention is further informed by the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), which recognizes the interaction between personal capacities, habits, values, and environmental influences in shaping occupational participation and health.
The study responds to emerging evidence indicating that occupational therapy students often rely on inadequate coping strategies and may benefit from intentional, evidence-based approaches to developing resilience and self-management skills. By introducing resiliency-building activities early in the educational experience, the program seeks to support students' well-being, reduce burnout risk, and promote academic and professional success.
The primary objective is to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of integrating a Mauna Model-based resiliency program into a hybrid OTD curriculum. Feasibility outcomes will include recruitment, retention, participation rates, and participant satisfaction. Secondary outcomes include changes in burnout, resilience, and perceived well-being. Findings from this pilot study will provide foundational data for larger-scale investigations and may inform the development of sustainable wellness initiatives within occupational therapy education programs. The long-term goal is to support student well-being, academic success, professional readiness, and workforce sustainability by reducing burnout and strengthening resilience among future occupational therapy practitioners
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Enrolled as a first-year student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Nova Southeastern University Tampa Bay Regional Campus (NSU-TBRC)
- •18 years of age or older
- •Able to read and understand English, as all materials will be administered in English
- •Willing to provide informed consent and participate in study procedures including surveys, reflection activities, and optional focus groups
排除标准
- •Not enrolled in the NSU-TBRC OTD program as a first year student
研究组 & 干预措施
Single Group
The study only involves one group of student participants and will participate in the Mauna Model Resiliency Program
干预措施: Mauna Model Resiliency Program (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS)
时间窗: From enrollment to the end of program at 41 weeks
The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS) will be used to measure academic burnout among participants. The MBI-SS assesses three key components of burnout: emotional exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Participants rate the frequency of burnout-related experiences on a Likert scale. This instrument is widely used in research involving students and healthcare professionals and has demonstrated strong validity and reliability
Mauna Model Compass
时间窗: From enrollment to the end of program at 41 weeks
The Mauna Model Self-Rating Scale Compass will be used to assess participants' perceived competencies related to professional development and resilience. This scale allows participants to reflect on areas such as interpersonal skills, intrapersonal development, technical competence, ethical practice, and occupational balance. The scale is used alongside the Mauna Model metaphor to support self-reflection and professional growth
Work Environment Impact Scale - Self Report (WEIS-SR)
时间窗: From enrollment to the end of program at 41 weeks
The Work Environment Impact Scale - Self Report (WEIS-SR) will be used to assess participants' perceptions of how their academic environment influences their ability to perform and manage their responsibilities. The WEIS-SR is based on the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and assesses environmental factors such as social support, communication, physical environment, and work demands. This instrument helps identify environmental supports and barriers that may contribute to student stress and burnout.
次要结局
- User Experience Questionnaire - Short Version (UEQ-S)(End of program at 41 weeks)