Honors College Theses

Publication Date

4-1-2024

Major

Rehabilitation Sciences (B.S.)

Document Type and Release Option

Thesis (open access)

Faculty Mentor

Jacquelyn Mesenbrink

Abstract

Objective: This systematic review aimed to examine interactions of depression symptoms and diagnoses and its prevalence in physical therapy settings among the young adult population ages 18-24 in the United States through current literature and to identify existing literature. Methods: This review followed the PRISMA guidelines to form a systematic review. Ten databases were extensively searched. Results were screened by one researcher and those that met the criteria were verified as inclusive by a second researcher. Results: The search yielded 3,017 results and included two studies. In each study, age was not identified as a prevalent variable in mental health diagnoses related to injury. However, both included studies examined the psychological effects of injury relevant to their specified populations and recommendations for both screening and treatment, a key goal of this review. Future Direction: Assessment of included studies yielded similarities in questioning how injury affects the human psyche, what actions are being taken to mitigate these incidents, and what future methods can be put into practice. These aspects highlight a growing occurrence of mental health diagnoses related to injury. A gap in the literature related to mental health in young adults was recognized in physical therapy settings. Future studies that focus on young adult populations in the United States are necessary to address this gap.

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