The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy and feasibility of an integrated, prescriptive, and trackable wellness intervention combining five wellness elements including exercise, mindfulness, sleep, social connectedness, and nutrition in First Year Beloit College students self-selected into a wellness focused first year initiative. This program is called "WILD 5 Wellness: A 30-Day Intervention".
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
33
Behaviors in 6 areas of wellness: Sleep, Social Connectedness, Exercise, Nutrition, Mindfulness and "HERO" (Happiness, Enthusiasm, Resilience, Optimism)
Beloit College
Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
PHQ-9 is a self reported depression scale. It is a 9-item scale with scores ranging from 0-27. Lower scores denote improvement.
Time frame: Day 0, Day 30+ 3 days (approximately)
Change in Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
GAD-7 is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess anxiety symptoms. It is a 7-item scale with scores ranging from 0-21. Lower score denotes improvement.
Time frame: Day 0, Day 30+ 3 days (approximately)
Change in the HERO Wellness Scale
HERO Wellness Scale is a brief scale designed to measure mental wellness specifically happiness, enthusiasm, resilience and optimism. It is a 5-item scale with scores ranging from 0-10. Higher score denotes improvement.
Time frame: Day 0, Day 30+ 3 days (approximately)
Change in World Health Organization-5 (WHO-5)
WHO-5 is a brief scale that measures mental well-being. It is a 5-item scale with scores ranging from 0-25. Higher score denotes improvement.
Time frame: Day 0, Day 30+ 3 days (approximately)
Change in Cognitive and Physical Functioning Questionnaire (CPFQ)
CPFQ is a brief scale that measures cognitive and executive dysfunction. It is a 7-item scale with scores ranging from 7-42. Lower score denotes improvement.
Time frame: Day 0, Day 30+ 3 days (approximately)
The Post-Program Participant Questionnaire
The Post-Program Participant Questionnaire is a brief survey that captures participants'opinions about WILD 5 Wellness.
Time frame: Day 30+ 3 days (approximately)
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