Reflections on the role of occupational therapy programmes on the mental health of stakeholders’ transition to e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT

The rise in COVID-19 cases has resulted in the suspension of face-to-face classes in the Philippines. Educational programmes are suddenly expected to shift to e-learning strategies in the delivery of educational instructions. This case report provides a critical reflection on an occupational therapy (OT) programme’s e-learning preparedness survey of its stakeholders. Implications on the stakeholders’ readiness and confidence in e-learning as it relates to their mental health are discussed. The paper concludes with a recommendation for OT programmes to use its str in supporting its stakeholders’ transition to an – learning environment to mitigate any associated mental health-related issues and promote full participation within this new environment.

KEYWORDS:

• Occupational therapy
• occupational therapy programme
• COVID-19
• mental health
• e-learning
• online learning
• reflection

Acknowledgments

The author of this paper acknowledges the Department of Occupational Therapy of the University of Santo Tomas-College of Rehabilitation Sciences, the teaching staff, and students.

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