A qualitative study on stress coping strategies in physiotherapy students

Wateridge, H. (2023) A qualitative study on stress coping strategies in physiotherapy students. Undergraduate theses, University of Chichester.

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Abstract

Effective coping strategies among physiotherapy students is an emerging topic. Research suggests that physiotherapy students are at risk of experiencing moderate to high-stress levels. This study aims to outline the current prevalence of stress among physiotherapy students and analyse their coping strategies towards everyday stressors experienced. A 10-item self-administered questionnaire, The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), was used to identify the prevalence of stress and as a tool to select a sample of the least stressed students to interview to determine their coping strategies towards common stressors. The participants were students from The University of Chichester enrolled in a physiotherapy programme. Data analysis was conducted using a hierarchy thematic analysis. The study found various coping strategy towards stressors such as, prioritising and exercises, which was frequently utilised towards different stressors, such as curriculum coursework, clinical placements, university-life balance, course survival tips and general techniques to manage stress. The current study found strategies that has not been identified by previous research, such as having savings and budgeting before starting their course and having an appropriate workplace.

Publication Type: Theses (Undergraduate)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Stress, under pressure, copy strategy
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions: Academic Areas > School of Nursing and Allied Health > Physiotherapy
Student Research > Undergraduate
Depositing User: Angela Roberts
Date Deposited: 01 May 2024 07:43
Last Modified: 01 May 2024 07:43
URI: https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/7513

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