scholarly journals Student Stress Management and Wellness Programs among Colleges of Pharmacy

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Sally Arif ◽  
Kelly Moran ◽  
Ana Quinones-Boex ◽  
Shareen El-Ibiary
Keyword(s):  
Academic Advising ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Student Stress ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Building Activities ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To describe the programmatic stress-related interventions that colleges of pharmacy are providing for their students. Methods: A paper-based questionnaire was distributed to 80 college teams who attended two consecutive offerings of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy institute focused on promoting student well-being. The five-part questionnaire consisted of: 1) tracking and assessment of perceived student stress levels, 2) the types and formats of stress-coping interventions that are offered, 3) the measured impacts of any stress-coping interventions, 4) the level of faculty/staff training and involvement in student stress remediation, and 5) institutional demographics. Results: Of the 40 college teams responding to the survey there were similar numbers of private (44%) and public (56%) institutions. More than half (57.5%) reported measuring student stress levels. The most common interventions offered were counseling (95%), academic advising (82%), physical exercise support (77%), and relationship building activities (70%). Topics offered in the curriculum were most often related to handling substance abuse (50%), time-management (45%), and finances (40%).  A majority (79.5%) of schools reported they do not offer formal training on student stress and mental health to faculty and staff and do not formally assess the impact of stress and coping interventions.                                                                   Conclusion: Colleges of pharmacy are addressing student stress and well-being, yet variability exists in terms of assessment, interventions, and didactic offerings. Multiple barriers to improvement remain and mediating barriers and determining assessments for coping and interventions may be next steps for Colleges of Pharmacy.

Positive and proactive leadership: disentangling the relationships between stress, resilience, leadership style and leader satisfaction/well-being

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte D. Shelton ◽  
Sascha D. Hein ◽  
Kelly A. Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Leadership Behaviors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Process Skills ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Leadership ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study aims to analyze the relationships between leader resilience, leadership style, stress and life satisfaction. It reflects an emerging theoretical framework that positions resilience as a capacity that can be developed vs a response mechanism driven by innate traits. Design/methodology/approach To test three research hypotheses, online survey data were collected from 101 E.M.B.A. alumni of a US-based university using a cross-sectional, correlational research design. The results were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The authors assessed resilience, leadership style, stress and satisfaction/well-being using standardized inventories. Findings The results support previous research that has identified a significant relationship between resilience and positive leadership. Unique to this study, however, is the finding that work process behaviors (e.g. time management, cooperation, receptiveness) rather than traits (e.g. optimism, self-esteem, locus of control) are the resilience factors most associated with a positive leadership style. Work process skills significantly interacted with stress level to moderate leadership style. Additionally, a positive leadership style moderated the impact of stressful life events on leader satisfaction/well-being. Research limitations/implications Key limitations are sample size and the risk of common method variance. Though numerous procedural steps were taken to control for these issues, future research with a larger and more diverse sample is needed. Practical implications Organizational stress is pervasive, and resilience is increasingly recognized as a foundational leadership skill. This study provides empirical data documenting positive relationships between resilience, constructive leadership and leader satisfaction/well-being. This research also identifies work process behaviors (e.g. time management, cooperation and receptiveness) as the primary resiliency factors associated with sustaining positive leadership behaviors in times of stress. These results support previous research findings that have positioned resiliency as a capacity that can be developed, providing further support for investing in resiliency training for leaders. Originality/value This research contributes to the literature by analyzing resilience more comprehensively than previous studies. It extends the theoretical understanding of resilience beyond traits using an 160-item inventory that assesses four discrete domains of resilience. The results provide support for the importance of developing process skills in leaders to increase resiliency; thus, increasing the probability, they will model constructive leadership behaviors in times of significant stress.

scholarly journals Behavioral and Psychological Correlates of Well-Being during COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 003329412097816
Author(s):  
Nicole C. Ryerson
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Impact

The globe is currently experiencing the immense and devastating impact of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 disease. College students are being uniquely impacted by the pandemic as well as the lockdown procedures that are in place. The current study utilized survey methods to investigate the impact of the pandemic on college students with a focus on changes in alcohol consumption and correlates of psychological health. Results found that participants reported a significant increase in alcohol consumption as a result of the pandemic. Furthermore, this increase in consumption related to a decline in psychological health. Exploratory analyses found that a decline in psychological health correlated with negative impacts in several life areas (financial, resource, social, and academic) and a decline in time management skills. However, spending time on leisure activities and spending time in-person with family and friends negatively correlated with psychological decline. Interestingly, news exposure to did not relate to psychological health.

scholarly journals Dealing with Death: Medical Students' Experiences with Patient Loss

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Pessagno ◽  
Carrie E. Foote ◽  
Robert Aponte
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Human Error ◽  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Death Rituals ◽  
Dying Patients ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Dying Patient

This article explores medical students' experiences and coping strategies when confronting patient loss in their 3rd and 4th years of their programs. Much of the literature on the impact of patient losses focuses on physicians. This article joins a handful of works aimed at how medical students experience and cope with patient loss. In-depth interviews with 20 medical students provided rich descriptions of their varying experiences coping with death. Consistent with previous work, students experience substantial emotional stress coping with patient deaths, though some were more difficult to bear than others, such as when the dying patient was a child or when treatment errors could have contributed to deaths. Common coping mechanisms included talking through their emotions, thrusting themselves into continuing their rounds, crying, participating in infant death rituals, and turning to religion. When deaths occurred, senior personnel who exhibited empathy toward the deceased and tolerance toward the students' emotional responses were lauded and made the process easier. Also emotionally daunting, in many instances, was dealing with the families of dying patients. Most of the students did not view death as a failure, contrary to much earlier literature, except in instances in which human error or decision making may have played a part in causing the death of a patient.

scholarly journals Association of Perceived Stress Levels Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic with Bio-Social Parameters and Prakriti Body Types among the adult’s population of Manipur, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Miranda Yendrembam ◽  
Arundhati Devi Maibam ◽  
Sanjenbam Yaiphaba Meitei ◽  
Henry Konjengbam
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ancient Medicine ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderate Stress ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Background - Perceived stress experiences differ amongst individuals due to psychological, physical and socio-economic factors and with the outbreak of COVID-19, the impact on mental health has been unavoidable. Another dimension of understanding stress is also put forth by Ayurveda, an ancient medicine system of India. Aim – Aims to find the association of bio-social parameters including prakriti body types with perceived stress levels amidst COVID -19 pandemic. Material and Methods – Data were collected from 390 individuals aged ranging from 18 – 45 years through an online survey. Prakriti were determined by prakriti assessment questionnaire. Stress level was assessed by using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS 10) and relevant statistical analysis were carried out. Results - Significant association (p < 0.05) is found in body mass index (BMI), prakriti body types, sex, and effects of COVID–19 on mental and physical well – being with perceived stress levels. Vata prakriti (19.71%), underweight individuals (12.65%), and females (11.44%) are significantly more prone to develop high stress. Salaried individuals are significantly less likely to be affected by moderate stress. VIF is less than 5 and Tolerance is greater than 0.2. And, Nagelkerke value is found to be 29.3%.  Conclusion – The study concludes that there is a significant association of biosocial parameters including prakriti body types with perceived stress levels amidst COVID–19 pandemic. 

scholarly journals Hubungan Stres dan Kesejahteraan (Well-being) dengan Moderasi Kebersyukuran

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Erlis Manita ◽  
Marty Mawarpury ◽  
Maya Khairani ◽  
Kartika Sari
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to determine the correlation of stress and well-being with gratitude moderation in early adults in Aceh. The method of this research was carried out using a quantitative approach. This study involved 349 early adults (264 female, 85 male) with age range of 20-40 years (M = 22.20) selected through the nonprobability sampling method with incidental sampling techniques. Individual’s stress levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale, well-being was measured using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale, and gratitude was measured using the Skala Bersyukur Indonesia. Data were analyzed using moderated regression analysis to test the research hypothesis. The results showed that stress had a significant negative relationship to well-being (β1 = -0.788; p < 0.05), then gratitude was able to moderate the relationship of stress and well-being (β3 = 3.257; p < 0.05). This study showed that there was a correlation between stress and well-being with gratitude moderation. It meant that grateful people focus on things that are grateful for every day, so that the impact on low stress levels and can improve individual well-being.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on carers of children with tracheostomies

2021 ◽  
pp. archdischild-2021-322979
Author(s):  
Nicola Hall ◽  
Nikki Rousseau ◽  
David W Hamilton ◽  
A John Simpson ◽  
Steven Powell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
The North ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Shifting Boundaries ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivesTo explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the experiences of caregivers of children with tracheostomies.DesignQualitative semistructured interviews.SettingAll participants were currently, or had previously cared for, a tracheostomised child who had attended a tertiary care centre in the North of England. Health professionals were purposively sampled to include accounts from a range of professions from primary, community, secondary and tertiary care.ParticipantsCarers of children with tracheostomies (n=34), including health professionals (n=17) and parents (n=17).InterventionsInterviews were undertaken between July 2020 and February 2021 by telephone or video link.Main outcome measureQualitative reflexive thematic analysis with QSR NVivo V.12.ResultsThe pandemic has presented an additional and, for some, substantial challenge when caring for tracheostomised children, but this was not always felt to be the most overriding concern. Interviews demonstrated rapid adaptation, normalisation and varying degrees of stoicism and citizenship around constantly changing pandemic-related requirements, rules and regulations. This paper focuses on four key themes: ‘reconceptualising safe care and safe places’; ‘disrupted support and isolation’; ‘relationships, trust and communication’; and ‘coping with uncertainty and shifting boundaries of responsibility’. These are described within the context of the impact on the child, the emotional and physical well-being of carers and the challenges to maintaining the values of family-centred care.ConclusionsAs we move to the next phase of the pandemic, we need to understand the impact on vulnerable groups so that their needs can be prioritised.

scholarly journals A Survey to Evaluate the Association of COVID-19 Restrictions on Perceived Mood and Coping in Australian Community Level Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin Fox-Harding ◽  
Sarah Ann Harris ◽  
Shane L. Rogers ◽  
Shayne Vial ◽  
Philipp Beranek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Emotional Experience ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Brief Cope ◽  
Australian Community ◽  
Unexpected Findings ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact

Highlights:No differences in coping or well-being in Australian community athletes based on the level of support received during COVID-19 restrictions.Community level athletes had better coping when a training program was provided.No difference between individual or team community athletes for well-being or coping scores. Australian community level athletes faced unprecedented changes to their training and competition options as the global COVID-19 pandemic took a stronghold. This disruption was predicted to have a negative impact on emotional well-being as communities braced through periods of social isolation and physical distancing requirements. This study provides an Australian perspective on the emotional well-being of community level athletes and the extent to which they coped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emotional well-being and coping were measured using the Brief Emotional Experience Scale and the 28-item Brief Cope Scale. Both instruments were administered along with other questions pertaining to participant demographics and training status via an online survey between April and June 2020. The survey was disseminated to community athletes through word-of-mouth and social media platforms. No significant differences in emotional well-being were observed between athlete groups as a result of COVID-19 and its associated restrictions. Coping scores also appeared to be preserved in Australian community athletes, which contrasts the impact expected as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While tentative, the observed preservation in coping may have buffered potential declines in emotional well-being, which has been documented in professional and semi-professional athletes and the general population. These unexpected findings and tentative suppositions warrant further investigation and highlight the importance of conducting a country- or region-specific approach to examining the impact of COVID-19 on community athletes, as responses to COVID-19 are undoubtedly not consistent throughout the world.

scholarly journals Coping Mechanism Towards Academic Stress Among Students: An Analysis from Islamic Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-53
Author(s):  
Mohd Zaliridzal Zakaria ◽  
Abdul Rashid Abdul Aziz ◽  
Nurhafizah Mohd Shukor ◽  
Muhammed Fauzi Othman ◽  
Mohd Azhar Abd. Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Religious Coping ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Coping Mechanism ◽  
Coping Methods ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
And Coping ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

Academic stress can have a negative effect on a student's cognitive, emotional and behavioural well-being. Furthermore, academic stress could also cause a decline in student’s academic performance. Therefore, it is necessary for the student to be able to cope and relieve stress. Religious coping strategies are one of the effective ways in overcoming academic stress. This study was aimed to explore and understand students' experiences of religious coping methods when facing academic stress. A qualitative method by using interview was used. A total of five respondents from the public universities were involved. The data from interviews were analysed by using thematic analysis from five respondents. This study discovered three specific religious coping behaviour that was employed to cope with academic stress; 1) worship in the heart, 2) worship verbally and, 3) worship by action. It has also identified three themes on the impact of religious coping on 1) cognitive, 2) emotional and 3) behaviour. From this study, it can be concluded that specific religious coping behavior which had been used by the students is helpful for them in coping with academic stress. The knowledge and awareness of the internal and external stressors also can help the students to identify the best solution and coping mechanism to manage the stress. These coping behaviours also help the students to have a better understanding of how religious coping can affect students in terms of cognitive, emotion and behavior.

The Interaction of Physical Function and Emotional Well-being in Rheumatoid Arthritis—What is the Impact on Disease Activity and Coping?

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 482-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Englbrecht ◽  
Madeleine Kruckow ◽  
Elizabeth Araujo ◽  
Jürgen Rech ◽  
Georg Schett
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Well Being ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact
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