Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Calm Moments Cards Program Implemented by School Personnel

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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We explored the meaning and outcomes of a 4-month program designed to build capacity of school personnel in implementing evidence-based strategies for reducing stress and promoting mental well-being among students in school settings. A one-group (N 93) mixed-methods design using a pretest-posttest survey and qualitative analysis of their written reactions was used to explore the meaning and outcomes of the Calm Moments Cards program.

Detailed Description
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In order to explore the effectiveness of the Calm Moments Cards program on school personnel's ability to recognize signs of stress and the implementation of embedded strategies to reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being, we conduct a mixed-methods research study using pretest-posttest surveys (assessing knowledge, beliefs, and actions) and qualitative analysis of written reflections about the meaning and use of the Calm Moments Cards. The focus of the intervention is on prevention of stress and anxiety based on situational stressors (e.g. taking a test, completing an assignment) so that students can focus on and succeed in doing their schoolwork. Occupational therapy practitioners oriented school personnel to the signs of stress and the use of the 17 Calm Moments Cards using a 1 hour inservice. This was followed by informal coaching to foster implementation.

Official Title
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Calm Moments Cards Program Implemented by School Personnel

Conditions
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Stress, Child, Only

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: professional development in Calm Moments Cards program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: School personnel representing teachers, related service providers and para-educators working with elementary students in schools Exclusion Criteria: School personnel who were informed of but declined to participate in the study
Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Interventional Model Description: A one-group (N 93) mixed-methods design using a pretest-posttest survey and qualitative analysis of written reﬂections was used to explore the meaning and outcomes of the Calm Moments Cards program.
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: school professional development<br>Professional development in Calm Moments Cards program. Occupational therapists used lecture and coaching to educate school personnel on signs of stress and how to embed evidence based strategies (cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and sensory) throughout the school day to reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being in students using the Calm Moments Cards program. | Behavioral: professional development in Calm Moments Cards program<br>* Professional development (lecture and coaching)was used in combination with informal coaching by occupational therapy practitioners to educate school personnel on signs of stress and how to embed evidence based strategies (cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and sensory) throughout the school day to reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being in students using the Calm Moments Cards program.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in knowledge, beliefs, and actions regarding recognizing and reducing stress in children | 20 questions using Likert Scale | 4 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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school