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Resiliency, Anxiety And Depression Amongst Dpt Students - A Survey During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Michaela Corbitt Spt, Amber Odo Spt, Robert Boyles Pt, Dsc, Ocs, Faaompt
Resiliency, Anxiety And Depression Amongst Dpt Students - A Survey During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Michaela Corbitt Spt, Amber Odo Spt, Robert Boyles Pt, Dsc, Ocs, Faaompt
Physical Therapy Research Symposium
Resiliency, Anxiety and Depression Amongst DPT Students–A Survey of Three Cohorts During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Michaela Corbitt, SPT; Amber Odo, SPT
Mentor: Robert Boyles, PT, DSc
Background: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs are challenging due to the academic rigor, fast-paced learning environment, tuition cost, and feelings of inadequacy. Resiliency involves the ability to cope with stressors presented in daily life. Higher levels of resiliency has been associated with lower levels of depression, stress, and anxiety. This negative correlation may be key for preventing burnout, increasing life satisfaction, and prolonging careers for DPT graduates.
Purpose: To assess resiliency, anxiety and …
Autonomic Nervous System Changes In Individuals With Anxiety And Depression Across The Lifespan: A Systematic Review, Justin Peterson Spt, Brandon Funk Spt, Rachel C. Sannicandro Spt, Anna K. Ortung Spt, Karin Steere Dpt
Autonomic Nervous System Changes In Individuals With Anxiety And Depression Across The Lifespan: A Systematic Review, Justin Peterson Spt, Brandon Funk Spt, Rachel C. Sannicandro Spt, Anna K. Ortung Spt, Karin Steere Dpt
Physical Therapy Research Symposium
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: As a measure of systemic health, heart rate variability (HRV) can strongly and independently predict adverse future prognosis.1–3 Reduced HRV has been correlated to numerous chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and chronic pain.4 Evidence suggests that psychiatric disorders can have similar systemic effects.5 Anxiety and depression are two of the most common psychiatric disorders in the world.6 The primary aim of this systematic review is to determine the relationship between anxiety and/or depression and heart rate variability across the age spectrum.
METHODS: Online databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, Ovid, and CINAHL were searched for papers dated …