Development and Implementation of a Self-Care Plan for an Undergraduate Physiotherapy Curriculum in Switzerland: A Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health, including well-being, coping strategies, and resilience, is a crucial aspect of overall wellness. In higher healthcare education, students' mental well-being poses challenges for both learners and educators. While self-care is often emphasized in patient care during daily clinical practice, students' own self-care needs are frequently overlooked. Incorporating self-care practices into healthcare education has been shown to enhance well-being and reduce burnout. This study aimed to demonstrate the impact of self-care plans on the mental health of undergraduate physiotherapy students.

Methods

This quasi-experimental study involved two undergraduate physiotherapy cohorts (n = 192). The intervention consisted of developing and implementing a self-care p

SUBMITTER: Zingg S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12437181 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature