High-Intensity Sports for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression: Feasibility Study of Ocean Therapy With Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom

Author:

Rogers Carly M.1,Mallinson Trudy2,Peppers Dominique3

Affiliation:

1. Carly M. Rogers, OTD, OTR/L, is Director of Programs, Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, Manhattan Beach, CA. At the time of the study, she was OTD Candidate, Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and Occupational Therapist, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA

2. Trudy Mallinson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, NZROT, is Visiting Associate Professor, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC. At the time of the study, she was Assistant Professor, Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles

3. Dominique Peppers, DO, is Physiatrist, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle, WA. At the time of the study, she was Physiatrist, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA

Abstract

Abstract In this study, we conducted a pretest–posttest investigation of a sports-oriented occupational therapy intervention using surfing in an experiential, skills-based program to support veterans with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their transition to civilian life. The purpose of this feasibility study was to evaluate the intervention for attendance rates and retention in the program provided in 5 sessions over 5 wk. Fourteen veterans from a specialty postdeployment clinic at a Veterans Affairs hospital were enrolled; 11 completed the study, and 10 attended ≥3 sessions. Participants reported clinically meaningful improvement in PTSD symptom severity (PTSD Checklist—Military Version, Wilcoxon signed rank Z = 2.5, p = .01) and in depressive symptoms (Major Depression Inventory, Wilcoxon signed rank Z = 2.05, p = .04). The results of this small, uncontrolled study suggest that a sports-oriented occupational therapy intervention has potential as a feasible adjunct intervention for veterans seeking mental health treatment for symptoms of PTSD.

Publisher

AOTA Press

Subject

Occupational Therapy

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