The objective of this study is to investigate differences in postoperative pain, physical health, and mental health outcomes between participants receiving evidence-based mindfulness training and those who do not. Over 200,000 injuries are estimated to occur among National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes annually. For many, these injuries can be season-ending, exacerbating physical, mental, and social well-being. Student-athletes face distinctive challenges compared to traditional students, such as balancing academic and athletic demands, pressures to perform well on and off the field, and the physical demands of competition, all of which can lead to worse mental and emotional outcomes if not properly managed. Injuries heighten stress levels among athletes, remove them from competition, and force students to integrate treatment regimens into already packed academic schedules.
Age range
18 Years – 26 Years
Sex
ALL
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-surgery), 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months (post-surgery)
Opioid utilization
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-surgery), 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months (post-surgery)
Pain numerical rating scale (NRS)
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-surgery), 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months (post-surgery)