Evaluation of an online physical and mental wellbeing program for UST CRS students: a feasibility study protocol.

Catherine Joy Escuadra; Barbra Nava; Arlene Chiong Maya; Katrina Jarobel; Neil Aningalan; Llana Duya; Marco Francisco Iii; Julia Villocillo; Jan Ramos; Darlene Lim; Beatriz Borhillo; John Wycoco

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Evaluation of an online physical and mental wellbeing program for UST CRS students: a feasibility study protocol.

Author: Catherine Joy Escuadra ^{1
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2} ; Barbra Nava ¹ ; Arlene Chiong Maya ¹ ; Katrina Jarobel ¹ ; Neil Aningalan ¹ ; Llana Duya ¹ ; Marco Francisco III ¹ ; Julia Villocillo ¹ ; Jan Ramos ¹ ; Darlene Lim ¹ ; Beatriz Borhillo ¹ ; John Wycoco ¹
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1. epartment of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences University of Santo Tomas, Manila, NCR, Philippines
2. Ehwa Womans University, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: wellbeing; physical; mental
MeSH: online; feasibility
From: Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2023;6(2):45-52
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: BACKGROUND:With the COVID-19 pandemic and sudden transition to online learning, students experience academic difficulties, which are correlated to physical and mental health. The need for implementation of an online wellbeing intervention program for students may lead to better health and improved academic performance.
OBJECTIVES:This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a six-week online educational wellbeing program for University of Santo Tomas College of Rehabilitation Sciences (UST-CRS) students on their physical and mental health.
METHOD:This will utilize a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, with purposive sampling of at least 40 participants with no physical and/or mental condition. Participants’ eligibility will be screened using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms. Wix platform will be used to assess participants’ well-being, which encompasses psychological and physical activities including physical activity tracking, virtual group exercises, Positive Psychological Intervention, walking, motivational interviewing, mindfulness exercises, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire and World Health Organization-Five WellBeing Index will be used as pre and post-tests. Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize data and inferential statistics for Paired t-tests or Wilcoxon.
EXPECTED RESULTS:The findings will include the participants’ responses on the feasibility of the physical and mental wellbeing components of the proposed online program. Results are expected to be beneficial to students and university personnel for promoting a conducive learning environment and may be recommended for college-wide online program implementation.
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