Chloe Volpi OTD, OTR/L (she/her)
Occupational Therapy Fellow
Keck Hospital
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Chloe Volpi is an occupational therapist at Keck Hospital currently participating in the AOTA Physical Rehabilitation Fellowship program. She is being trained on the cardiovascular services line to evaluate and treat patients following major cardiac procedures.
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
2024 | Belmont University
Selected Publications
Espiritu, E. W., Michaels, N. N., Eidson, E. D., Stegall, C., Vik, V., Volpi, C., & Samter, C. (2023). Assessing the effectiveness of the Well-Being Through Occupational Participation (WBOP) intervention in promoting Filipino occupational therapy faculty members' well-being: A pilot study. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 27(4), 67-77. Full text Show abstract
Background. Filipino occupational therapy educator emigration and limited preparedness for an academic role has resulted in high university turnovers. Remaining faculty experience decreased well-being due to increased academic role responsibilities.
Objective. Assess the effectiveness of an occupation-based intervention in promoting Filipino occupational therapy faculty members' well-being.
Methodology. This pilot study used a convergent mixed-methods design. Participants were recruited to participate through the Philippine Academy of Occupational Therapists and the University of Philippines Manila - Department of Occupational Therapy. Faculty members participated in the Well-Being through Occupational Participation (WBOP) intervention. Quantitative data was analyzed using a Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, comparing pre and post-test scores from four standardized measures: Self Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF), Scales of General Well Being (SGWB), Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey (EMAS), and Occupational Balance Questionnaire 11 (OBQ). Qualitative data was analyzed using a multi-level coding process resulting in three themes.
Results. Five faculty members participated. The SCS-SF scores (T=15, p=0.042, r=0.64) and SGWB (T=15, p=0.041, r=0.65) scores showed a significant increase post-intervention, with large effect sizes. The OBQ (T=14, p=0.078) and EMAS (T=13.5 p=0.102) post-intervention scores did not reflect a significant increase. From the qualitative data, three themes emerged: time to reflect on well-being and occupational engagement, opportunity to view well-being differently, and increased mindset and intentionality.
Conclusion. Results suggest the WBOP intervention was effective in promoting well-being in these Filipino occupational therapy faculty members. Future intervention implementation may be helpful in positively impacting faculty member well-being. A research study with a larger number of participants is warranted.
