Building Capacity of OT Students to Address Children's Mental Health During Fieldwork (OTFW)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The study involved a one-group (n=19) mixed methods design using using pretest-posttest surveys and qualitative analysis of written reflections was used to explore the meaning and outcomes of participation in the building capacity process.

Detailed Description
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To explore the meaning and outcomes of a four-month building capacity process designed to promote knowledge translation of a public health approach to mental health with children and youth among occupational therapy students completing a Level II Fieldwork experience in school-based practice.The study involved a one-group (n=19) mixed methods design using using pretest-posttest surveys and qualitative analysis of written reflections was used to explore the meaning and outcomes of participation in the building capacity process.The building capacity process expanded student knowledge of a public health approach to mental health resulting in increased awareness and application of embedded strategies addressing mental health during a Level II Fieldwork experience in a school settings.

Official Title
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Building Capacity of OT Students to Address Children's Mental Health During Fieldwork

Conditions
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Education

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Building capacity through education


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Occupational therapy (OT) students completing a Level II Fieldwork experience during Fall 2016 in a school setting OT students meeting the above criteria who agree to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: - OT students completing a FW experience in settings other than schools during Fall 2016
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: Health Services Research
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Interventional Model Description: A The study involved a one-group (n=19) mixed methods design using using pretest-posttest surveys and qualitative analysis of written reflections.
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Other: Building capacity through education<br>Building capacity process through education - Occupational therapy students participate in online webinars and discussions following completion of readings. | Other: Building capacity through education<br>* Participants engaged in 2 webinars and 3 online discussions following reading selected material.<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 addressing children's mental health in a school-based fieldwork experience | 20 questions using Likert Scale responses | 2 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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occupational therapy