Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Calm Moments Cards Program Implemented by School Personnel

We explored the meaning and outcomes of a 4-month program designed to build capacity of school personnel in implementing evidence-based strategies for reducing stress and promoting mental well-being among students in school settings. A one-group (N 93) mixed-methods design using a pretest-posttest survey and qualitative analysis of their written reactions was used to explore the meaning and outcomes of the Calm Moments Cards program.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress Child, Only

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

In order to explore the effectiveness of the Calm Moments Cards program on school personnel's ability to recognize signs of stress and the implementation of embedded strategies to reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being, we conduct a mixed-methods research study using pretest-posttest surveys (assessing knowledge, beliefs, and actions) and qualitative analysis of written reflections about the meaning and use of the Calm Moments Cards. The focus of the intervention is on prevention of stress and anxiety based on situational stressors (e.g. taking a test, completing an assignment) so that students can focus on and succeed in doing their schoolwork. Occupational therapy practitioners oriented school personnel to the signs of stress and the use of the 17 Calm Moments Cards using a 1 hour inservice. This was followed by informal coaching to foster implementation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

School personnel representing teachers, related service providers and para-educators working with elementary students in schools

Exclusion criteria

School personnel who were informed of but declined to participate in the study

Treatment and study plan

professional development in Calm Moments Cards program

Behavioral

Professional development (lecture and coaching)was used in combination with informal coaching by occupational therapy practitioners to educate school personnel on signs of stress and how to embed evidence based strategies (cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and sensory) throughout the school day to reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being in students using the Calm Moments Cards program.

Primary outcomes

Change in knowledge, beliefs, and actions regarding recognizing and reducing stress in children

Time frame: 4 months

20 questions using Likert Scale

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cleveland State University

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Registry information

Acronym: CMC

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Jun 1, 2017
Registry last updated: Jun 1, 2017

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