Does an Occupational Therapy Program Enhance Mental Health Outcomes for Veterans Who Scuba Dive

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

15 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-02-03

Study Completion Date

2019-04-23

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to investigate whether an occupational therapy program could enhance mental health outcomes for veterans who SCUBA dive. SCUBA diving requires modified breathing techniques and has been found to provide calming effects to individuals who engage in this activity. Occupational therapy interventions such as mindfulness, journaling, and deep breathing techniques can also provide similar calming effects. Therefore, this study will explore whether occupational therapy can provide additional benefits to overall mental health of veterans who SCUBA dive.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Depression Anxiety Stress, Psychological

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

There are two groups for this study. Both groups will engage in two SCUBA dives. Additionally one group will receive occupational therapy and the other will not. The occupational therapy sessions will occur in conjunction with the SCUBA dive.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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SCUBA Dive with OT

Two SCUBA dives in conjunction with occupational therapy intervention. The occupational therapy intervention will take place on the beach or on the boat before/after the SCUBA dive. The intervention will consist of learning 3 different breathing techniques. Participants will also be educated about mindfulness principals. Additionally, participants will complete journaling activities between dives.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

SCUBA with Occupational Therapy (OT)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Study participants will complete two OT sessions in conjunction to their regular SCUBA diving activity. OT intervention includes breathing techniques, mindfulness strategies and a journal activity.

SCUBA Dive without OT

The group will engage in two SCUBA dives.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) without OT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Study participants will continue their regular SCUBA diving activity through the Wounded American Veterans Experience SCUBA (WAVES) program. They will complete two dives.

Interventions

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SCUBA with Occupational Therapy (OT)

Study participants will complete two OT sessions in conjunction to their regular SCUBA diving activity. OT intervention includes breathing techniques, mindfulness strategies and a journal activity.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) without OT

Study participants will continue their regular SCUBA diving activity through the Wounded American Veterans Experience SCUBA (WAVES) program. They will complete two dives.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 to 95 years of age
* Participation in WAVES Project for at least 3 months
* Completion of 3 open water dives
* Proficient in written and verbal English

Exclusion Criteria

* Younger than 18 years of age or older than 95 years of age
* Not a member of WAVES Project within 3 months of study recruitment
* Has not completed 3 open water dives
* Not proficient in written and verbal English

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

95 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No