Access note: Some of the items in this collection are restricted to campus access only. Off-campus Daemen users can download items from this collection by the following link to log into our proxy server with your Daemen username and password.

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2019

Department

Physical Therapy

Faculty Advisor

Ryan Boggs

Abstract

Depression and suicidal ideations are some of the leading mental health issues affecting students enrolled in graduate healthcare programs. While healthcare students are often selected for their compassion, resiliency, determination, and strong academic performance, the expectation to succeed at a high level and lack of self-care leads to an increase in stress. This increase in stress for prolonged periods of time often leads to depression, decreased job satisfaction, burnout, and in extreme cases, suicide. The relatively recent transition to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree has resulted in an increase in coursework and academic requirements to fulfill new licensure standards along with an increase in financial burdens. Limited research has examined the prevalence of these conditions in DPT students. The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence of depression and suicidal ideations in DPT students at Daemen College.

Download
COinS