Deroche, Kaia_DNP_2022

Title Deroche, Kaia_DNP_2022
Alternative Title Implementation of a Fitness Program to Supplement Mental Health
Creator Deroche, Kaia
Collection Name Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Description This project aims to create a fitness program for the counseling center clients to attend to augment talk therapy. The clients are offered a holistic experience by offering fitness classes in the same physical space as their talk therapy.
Abstract Purpose: Exercise and movement are proven to affect mental wellness positively, yet it is rarely integrated directly into our treatment plan for mental health. This project aims to create a fitness program for the counseling center clients to attend to augment talk therapy. The clients are offered a holistic experience by offering fitness classes in the same physical space as their talk therapy. Methodology: A six-week acro yoga class was held weekly and opened to all the therapists' clientele. A pre-and post-survey was given to participants to evaluate changes in overall mood and quality of life. Survey items assessed different aspects of health and mental wellness to evaluate the effectiveness of the course. Results: After the classes were completed, participants showed modest to significant improvement in strength, balance, anxiety, depression, social activities, and self-confidence. While the sample size was small, the results supported that physical fitness improves mental health. Best Practices: For best patient outcomes, ensuring that patients have access to physical fitness is imperative in treating mental health. Fitness and health status goals can be achieved by integrating the role of the counselor and the nurse practitioner and melding the parts into a physical fitness practice. The project found that the participants were pleased with the results.
Subject Mental health; Physical fitness; Diseases
Keywords mental wellness; mental health; fitness class; fitness and mental health; wellness; the impact of physical fitness on mental health; benefits of physical activity; lifestyle diseases
Digital Publisher Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date 2022
Medium Dissertation
Type Text
Access Extent 1.9 MB; 40 page pdf
Language eng
Rights The author has granted Weber State University, Stewart Library Special Collections and University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights.
Source University Archives Electronic Records; Doctor of Nursing Practice. Stewart Library, Weber State University
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Reference URL https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s69v2z8d