title: Hurricane Sandy, Disaster Preparedness, and the Recovery Model.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Hurricane Sandy was the second largest and costliest hurricane in U.S. history to affect multiple states and communities. This article describes the lived experiences of 24 occupational therapy students who lived through Hurricane Sandy using the Recovery Model to frame the research.
  
  
  METHODS
  Occupational therapy student narratives were collected and analyzed using qualitative methods and framed by the Recovery Model. Directed content and thematic analysis was performed using the 10 components of the Recovery Model.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The 10 components of the Recovery Model were experienced by or had an impact on the occupational therapy students as they coped and recovered in the aftermath of the natural disaster.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study provides insight into the lived experiences and recovery perspectives of occupational therapy students who experienced Hurricane Sandy. Further research is indicated in applying the Recovery Model to people who survive disasters.
authors.affiliation: Michael A. Pizzi, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions, Long Island University-Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY; mpizzi58@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pizzi
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D055867:Cyclonic Storms; D004189:Disaster Planning; D004190:Disasters; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D033262:Narration; D009515:New Jersey; D009518:New York; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*; D013336:Students, Health Occupations / Q000523:psychology*