Dissertation
Quasi-experimental study to evaluate virtual mindfulness sessions in first-year physician assistant students
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.), Drexel University
08 Aug 2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001542
Abstract
Physician assistants (PAs), and trainees are at significantly increased risk for developing mental health disorders and burnout when compared to the general population. Mental health disorders and burnout can result in significant consequences, not only for the individual, but also for their patients, and the healthcare system. Mindfulness practices have been evaluated as a potential solution to mental health deterioration and have shown promising results, however, there is limited data on PA trainees. Furthermore, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many in-person engagements, including mindfulness training, have moved to an online platform (González-García et al., 2021; Hanley et al., 2021; Osman et al., 2021; Xu et al., 2021). This study seeks to evaluate if online mindfulness training in first-year PA students yields positive effects on general well-being, exam-related anxiety, and self-reported academic performance.
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- Title
- Quasi-experimental study to evaluate virtual mindfulness sessions in first-year physician assistant students
- Creators
- Danielle R. Briskey
- Contributors
- Frances Haider Cornelius (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 61 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University; Health Sciences
- Other Identifier
- 991020220770104721