Impact of sensory processing difficulties on academic performance and occupational balance in university students (PREstEO): Protocol for a cross-sectional and longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sensory processing difficulties (SPD) could significantly impact the daily functioning of university students, potentially affecting their academic performance and occupational balance (OB). However, this critical issue remains underexplored in the literature. The PREstEO study aims to investigate the association between SPD, OB, and academic performance among first-year university students and throughout their undergraduate studies. Additionally, the study will assess the prevalence of SPD and its associated factors in this population.

Materials and methods

PREstEO is a longitudinal observational cohort study conducted at the Miguel Hernández University, Spain. The study aims to recruit first-year students (from September-October 2025) and follow them over four y

SUBMITTER: Prieto-Botella D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12822976 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature