Mejia-Downs publishes research on resilience of PT students

Dr. Anne Mejia-Downs, faculty in the Krannert School of Physical Therapy, has published an article in the Journal of Physical Therapy Education. The study on which the article, “An Intervention Enhances Resilience in Entry-Level Physical Therapy Students A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial,” was based assessed the impact of a resilience curriculum on stress levels, resilience, and protective factors, among physical therapist (PT) students during academic stress. Mejia-Downs found that a resilience curriculum delivered to doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students increases resilience and positive emotions. Click here to learn more.