Employee Wellness in Acute Mental Health Settings – An Occupational Therapy Perspective

Authors

Ethan Gross, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Susan MacDermott, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

This poster outlines a doctoral capstone project focused on addressing the holistic factors influencing patient recovery and well-being in acute mental health settings. A comprehensive needs assessment was conducted to identify knowledge gaps, sources of staff stress, and environmental barriers impacting occupational performance. Findings informed the development of a staff-focused program aimed at mitigating stressors and enhancing therapeutic engagement. In addition, a report will be created with evidence-based recommendations for physical environment modifications to support both patient and employee well-being and occupational participation

Publication Date

Spring 4-21-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sceinces

Keywords

Mental health, Well-being, Employees, Stress, Stress-reduction, Physical environment, Occupational participation

Medical Subject Headings

Mental health, Stress, Physical environment

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 21, 2025.

Recommended Citation

Gross, E., & MacDermott, S. (2025, April 21). Employee Wellness in Acute Mental Health Settings – An Occupational Therapy Perspective. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/12

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