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Hannah Casey1, Jenny Johnston2, Maurice Dillon3
1Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
Abstract:
The "Kickstart to Recovery" program is a collaboration between Irish mental health occupational therapists and the Football Association of Ireland. This pilot study aimed to investigate whether participants experienced changes in quality of life, recovery, social gains, and the meaning of football following participation in the program. A quantitative pre-post study design was employed, with 27 participants completing a questionnaire consisting of outcome measures aimed to measure the above changes. Findings revealed statistically significant improvements in the Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36) "Energy/Fatigue" domain for the total sample and the Recovery Assessment Survey-Domains and Scales (RAS-DS) "Mastering My Illness" domain for first-time program participants. Statistically significant results were found for domains of "Social Functioning" and "Emotional Wellbeing" in groups incorporating additional social elements. The Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey (EMAS) showed no change for the personal meaning participants attributed to football; however, high pre-test scores were noted. The "Kickstart to Recovery" program is attributed as a possible factor contributing to these results.
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