The occupational therapy practitioner: Coping skills during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kim, Neil and Lam, Dennis and Mangilog, Maegan and Vu, Tommy (2022) The occupational therapy practitioner: Coping skills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.

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Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the world of health care. There was a lack of research on how occupational therapy (OT) practitioners, including OTs and certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs), coped with the difficulties of working through the pandemic. Objective: The purpose of the study was to collect data about the coping abilities of occupational therapy professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: The research used a mixed–method approach, including a descriptive, correlational, and phenomenological design. Participants were sampled via social media. The criteria were that participants must be OT practitioners who are currently practicing. We collected our qualitative and quantitative data through questions on a Google Form online survey using the Brief COPE inventory and two open-ended questions. The data was analyzed using the analytical software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and Dedoose. Results: In total, 30 OTs and COTAs were counted for data analysis. Using a T-Test, we found no significant difference between coping skills between practitioners of different backgrounds under the Brief COPE inventory. The most used coping skill was acceptance, and the least used coping skill was substance use. From the two open-ended questions, we found that the most coping skill involves socializing with others. Conclusion: OT practitioners deal with the reality of their situation by adapting to their environment and reframing their thinking. Designing a longitudinal study with a multitude of assessments and participants can provide additional insight into the effectiveness of coping mechanisms throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: MSOTOC011.11
Subjects: R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
Depositing User: Kareena Yashko
Date Deposited: 23 May 2024 16:47
Last Modified: 23 May 2024 16:47
URI: http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/151

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