Effect of Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT)-Yoga Based Relaxation Technique on Sleep Quality and Mental Health in it Professionals: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meenakshi PC ◽  
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Divayalakshmi GK ◽  
Shivaji VC ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Relaxation Technique ◽  
Large Sample Size ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Resonance Technique

Background: Significant number of IT professionals suffer from various health problems, including poor mental health and sleep quality, which affects their work efficacy and quality of life. Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT) is a chanting based relaxation technique showed to be effective in improving the physical and mental health of individuals. Aim: Present study is intended to evaluate the effect of MSRT on anxiety, mood profile, and sleep quality in IT professionals. Methods: One hundred IT professionals (54 males) with age range 25-40 years (average 29 years.) received 45 minutes of MSRT intervention thrice a week for one month. Participants were excluded from the study if they had any kind of chronic disease, regular antipsychotic medication, auditory impairment, major depression, previous exposure to any kind of Yoga in past one year. The participants were assessed for state & trait anxiety, mood profile, and sleep quality at baseline and after one month using standard assessment measures. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 20 software. Results: There was a significant improvement in state anxiety (23% decrease), trait anxiety (19% decrease), mood disturbance (84% decrease), and sleep quality (56% improvement) after one month of MSRT practice compared to baseline. Conclusion: Present pilot study indicates the potential use of MSRT intervention in improving mental health and sleep quality in IT professionals. However, future studies should be conducted with a large sample size and robust research design.

Sleeping Well: The Gateway to Employee Wellness

2020 ◽  
pp. 263145412097249
Author(s):  
Sasmita Palo ◽  
Moitrayee Das
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
White Collar ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Employee Wellness ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Shift Workers

Our study of 419 white-collar professionals and 275 rotating shift workers indicates that 79.2 per cent of the white-collar participants and 11 per cent of the rotating shift workers endured poor sleep quality. Forty-eight per cent of white-collar participants and 18 per cent of the shift workers reported suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness. Poor sleep quality has been associated with obesity, hypertension, diabetes and a host of other adverse health outcomes including poor mental health. Studies show that among organisations offering lifestyle management programme as part of their employee wellness programmes, the most targeted behaviours encompass nutrition/weight control activities (79%), smoking (77%) and fitness (72%). However, there is hardly any organisation that offers a well-planned intervention to promote healthy sleep behaviour. Sleep appears to represent a neglected dominion of health behaviour in terms of employee wellness. If sleep health and wellness programmes are endorsed in the workplace, there are several positive outcomes such as productivity enhancement, less work injury, increasing employee satisfaction, good physical and mental health that are likely to supervene, all of which generate a better working environment.

scholarly journals Depression, sleeping pattern & suicidal ideation among medical students in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional pilot study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Tasdik Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Suicidal Tendency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Poor Mental Health Status

Background: Depression is a major morbidity and the most common mental disorder among the medical students in medical schools globally. Undergraduate students suffer stress more due to their academic curriculum than the students of other faculties. In low resource settings like Bangladesh, there is a dearth in research on mental health of undergraduate medical students. This pilot study was conducted to add to the existing limited evidence by reporting the prevalence of depression, describing sleeping pattern & suicidal tendencies among medical students. Relevantly, we have investigated to the overall mental health status among the medical students in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in two medical colleges of Dhaka in between July 2013 to December 2013, among 221 Bangladeshi medical students from first to fifth year. By convenient sampling technique, data were collected by a pretested, structured, self-administered questionnaire and analysis was done by SPSS 18.0 version. Depression were assessed by validated PHQ-9 tool among the respondents. Goldberg’s General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) was used for assessing overall mental health status. Results: Depression was found in 38.9% of participants with 3.6%, 14.5%, 20.8% of being either severe, moderate and mild depression respectively. 17.6% medical students had suicidal tendency or attempted suicide at least for once after attending medical school. The sleeping hours were inadequate and altered after starting this stressful academic course. 33.5% medical students had poor mental health status. There was a statistically significant association between poor mental health status with age group of less than 22 years and initial academic study year (1st to 3rd of MBBS).Conclusion: The findings are suggestive of a higher prevalence of depression among early year medical students and marginal predominance in males. Suicidal tendency is also higher. These calls for further investigation with situation analysis, qualitative explorations and surveys to explore the burden of such disorders in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Influence of Prolonged Visual Display Terminal Use and Exercise on Physical and Mental Conditions of Internet Staff in Hangzhou, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1829
Author(s):  
Xiao Cheng ◽  
Mengna Song ◽  
Jingxia Kong ◽  
Xinglin Fang ◽  
Yuqing Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Vision Loss ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Job Burnout ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Visual Display Terminal ◽  
Increased Risk

To examine the effects of prolonged visual display terminal (VDT) working hours and exercise frequency on VDT-related symptoms, we recruited 944 Chinese internet staff for the study. A self-administered questionnaire survey was used to obtain the hours of daily VDT work, exercise frequency, and the physical and mental health of the participants. The daily VDT working time of participants was 8.7 hours. Musculoskeletal pain and eye complaints were prevalent, and the participants had poor mental health status. When daily VDT operation time was more than 11 hours, VDT-related symptoms, including backache (odds ratios (OR) = 3.59), wrist pain (OR = 1.88), hip pain (OR = 2.42), dry eyes (OR = 2.22), and ocular soreness (OR = 2.16) were more likely to occur, and an increased risk of serious occupational stress (OR = 6.75) and job burnout (OR = 2.66) was found in internet workers. Compared with those who never exercised, appropriate exercise frequency (three times per week) was helpful to relieve pain in the shoulders (OR = 0.28), neck (OR = 0.45), back (OR = 0.30), lower back (OR = 0.25), and wrists (OR = 0.38), as well as to prevent vision loss (OR = 0.33) and job burnout (OR = 0.42). Therefore, avoiding excessive VDT exposure and performing moderate exercise could protect the physical and mental health of internet staff from the adverse effects of VDT.

Evaluation of aquafitness exercise on the physical and mental health of older women: a pilot study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Krystal M. Perkins ◽  
Nora Munguia ◽  
Aracely Angulo ◽  
Carlos Anaya ◽  
Rafael Rios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Physical And Mental Health

scholarly journals Association of Occupational Distress and Low Sleep Quality with Syncope, Presyncope, and Falls in Workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12283
Author(s):  
Nicola Magnavita ◽  
Reparata Rosa Di Prinzio ◽  
Gabriele Arnesano ◽  
Anna Cerrina ◽  
Maddalena Gabriele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Few Data ◽  
Health Promotion Interventions

Syncope and presyncope episodes that occur during work could affect one’s safety and impair occupational performance. Few data are available regarding the prevalence of these events among workers. The possible role of sleep quality, mental stress, and metabolic disorders in promoting syncope, presyncope, and falls in workers is unknown. In the present study, 741 workers (male 35.4%; mean age 47 ± 11 years), employed at different companies, underwent clinical evaluation and blood tests, and completed questionnaires to assess sleep quality, occupational distress, and mental disorders. The occurrence of syncope, presyncope, and unexplained falls during working life was assessed via an ad hoc interview. The prevalence of syncope, presyncope, and falls of unknown origin was 13.9%, 27.0%, and 10.3%, respectively. The occurrence of syncope was associated with an increased risk of occupational distress (adjusted odds ratio aOR: 1.62, confidence intervals at 95%: 1.05–2.52), low sleep quality (aOR: 1.79 CI 95%: 1.16–2.77), and poor mental health (aOR: 2.43 CI 95%: 1.52–3.87). Presyncope was strongly associated with occupational distress (aOR: 1.77 CI 95%: 1.25–2.49), low sleep quality (aOR: 2.95 CI 95%: 2.08–4.18), and poor mental health (aOR: 2.61 CI 95%: 1.78–3.84), while no significant relationship was found between syncope or presyncope and metabolic syndrome. These results suggest that occupational health promotion interventions aimed at improving sleep quality, reducing stressors, and increasing worker resilience might reduce syncope and presyncope events in the working population.

scholarly journals Mental Health Issues in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island: Findings From the Healthy Aging Data Reports

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 95-95
Author(s):  
Taylor Jansen ◽  
Richard Chunga ◽  
Chae Man Lee ◽  
Shuangshuang Wang ◽  
Haowei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Abstract Mental health issues in older adults are prevalent, yet often undetected or untreated and can contribute to poor physical health, increased disability, and higher mortality rates. The current study describes state and local community rates of mental health indicators of older adults 65+ in MA, NH, and RI. Data sources used to calculate rates were: the American Community Survey (2009-2013 RI, 2012-2016 MA and NH), the Medicare Current Beneficiary Summary File (2012-2013 RI, 2015 MA and NH), and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2012-2014 RI, 2013-2015 MA, and 2014-2016 NH). Small area estimation techniques were used to calculate age-sex adjusted community rates for more than 150 health indicators. This research examines disparities in rates for 3 mental health indicators depression, self-reported poor mental health, and self-reported poor/fair health status. Depression rates: MA 31.5% (19.91-48.82%), RI 30% (19.7-38.5%), and NH 28.8% (18.26-40.56%). Self-reported poor mental health: RI 7.5% (4.8-12.5%), MA 7.0% (2.10-16.59%), and NH 6.9% (3.42-10.13%). Self-reported fair/poor health: RI 20.4% (8.6-38.8%), MA 18.0%, (7.2-34.38%), and NH 16.5% (13.31-21.60%). Results showed variability in rates across states. MA had the highest rates of depression, the greatest differences in rates, and access to the most mental health providers. RI had the highest community rates for poor physical and mental health, and the highest percentage of residents age 85+. Understanding the distribution of community rates makes disparities evident, and may help practitioners and policymakers to allocate resources to areas of highest need. Research funded by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation.

scholarly journals Progress After Placement

2021 ◽  
pp. 199-222
Author(s):  
Harriet Ward ◽  
Lynne Moggach ◽  
Susan Tregeagle ◽  
Helen Trivedi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Adoptive Parents ◽  
Developmentally Delayed ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Adult Adoptees

AbstractThe chapter explores the progress made by the 93 adoptees in the core follow-up sample in terms of physical and mental health and education from the time they entered their adoptive homes until they were followed up, on average 18 years later. It draws on data collected through responses to an online survey concerning 93 adoptees (44% of the cohort) completed at follow-up, and interviews focusing on 24 adult adoptees. On entering their placements, 40% of adoptees were developmentally delayed; 13% had poor physical health; 38% were in poor mental health. Emotional and behavioural problems affected their academic progress; 76% required specialist help. After placement, 74% improved in physical health, 66% in mental health and 68% in academic performance. The challenges faced by adoptive parents provide a powerful case for careful preparation and long-term post-adoption support.

Obstetric Outcomes in U.S. Veterans: Emerging Knowledge, Considerations, and Gaps

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (01) ◽  
pp. 017-023
Author(s):  
Michele Hugin ◽  
Jonathan G. Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Women Veterans ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Obstetric Outcomes ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Current Effort ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Reproductive Aged Women ◽  
The Military

AbstractIn the post-9/11 era, the number of young women serving, and deploying, in the military grew rapidly; as they exit service, there is tremendous increase in reproductive-aged women Veterans. Here, we review the limited but growing research regarding Veterans' pregnancy and obstetric outcomes. U.S. women Veterans returning from deployment carry a high burden of physical and mental health conditions, and often trauma. As poor mental health is known to predict poorer maternal and infant sequelae, there are unique concerns around perinatal outcomes in Veterans. Accordingly, there is new attention to their reproductive risks and needs—evidenced by recent research and programmatic efforts within the VA. Emerging research suggests that the unique health profiles of pregnant Veterans, including prevalent posttraumatic stress disorder, predict increased risk of preterm birth, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes. In the most contemporary large study, relying on California birth data, Veterans who relied on VA for their health care coverage were high risk, with increased rates of preeclampsia and Cesarean delivery. Additionally, Veterans' infants (compared with non-Veterans') were more likely to require NICU care. Additional research is needed to explore upstream factors leading to these poorer outcomes. Current effort to coordinate VA and non-VA care for Veteran mothers is warranted.

The Effect of Noise-masking Earbuds (SleepBudsTM) on Reported Sleep Quality and Tension in Health Care Shift Workers: a Prospective, Single-Subject Design Study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole M Duggan ◽  
M Adrian Hasdianda ◽  
Olesya Baker ◽  
Guruprasad Jambaulikar ◽  
Andrew J Goldsmith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Single Subject Design ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Noise Masking ◽  
Shift Workers ◽  
Subject Design

BACKGROUND Shift work is associated with sleep disorders which impair alertness and increase risk of chronic physical and mental health disease. In health care workers, shift work and its associated sleep loss decreases provider wellness and can compromise patient care. Pharmacological sleep aids or substances such as alcohol are often used to improve sleep with variable effects on health and wellbeing. OBJECTIVE We tested whether use of noise-masking earbuds can improve reported sleep quality, sleepiness, and stress level in health care shift workers, and increase alertness and reaction time post-night shift. METHODS Emergency medicine resident physicians were recruited for a prospective, single-subject design study. Entrance surveys on current sleep habits were completed. For 14 days, participants completed daily surveys reporting sleep aid use, and self-rated perceived sleepiness, tension level, and last nights’ sleep quality using an 8-point Likert scale. After overnight shifts, 3-minute psychomotor vigilance tests (PVT) measuring reaction time were completed. At the end of 14 days participants were provided noise-masking earbuds and used them in addition to their baseline sleep regimens as needed for sleep for the remainder of the study period. Daily sleep surveys, post-overnight shift PVT, and earbud use data was collected for an additional 14 days. A linear mixed effects regression model was used to assess changes in the pre- and post-intervention outcomes with participants serving as their own controls. RESULTS 36 residents were recruited, of these, 26 participants who completed daily sleep surveys and used earbuds at least once during the study period were included in final analysis. The median number of days of earbud use was 5 days (IQR [2, 9]) of the available 14 days. On days when residents reported earbud use, previous nights’ sleep quality increased by 0.5 points (P<.0001, 95% CI 0.23-0.80), daily sleepiness decreased by 0.6 points (P<.0001, 95% CI -0.90 to -0.34), and total daily tension decreased by 0.6 points (P<.0001, 95% CI -0.81 to -0.32). These effects were more pronounced in participants who reported worse than average pre-intervention sleep scores. CONCLUSIONS Non-pharmacological noise-masking interventions such as earbuds may improve daily sleepiness, tension, and perceived sleep quality in health care shift workers. Larger studies are needed to determine this interventions’ effect on other populations of shift workers, post-night shift alertness, users long-term physical and mental health, and on patient outcomes.

COVID-19 and the mental health of professionals in the health sector in the UAE: An analytical study

Avicenna ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chokri Kooli
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Services ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
The Impact

As the Covid-19 pandemic persists, the public health interventions reported that many individuals during this pandemic situation experience different circumstances that lead to their poor mental health performance, such as isolation stress, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, and unemployment. The aim of this study is to examine the existing literature in a comprehensive manner and to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of UAE health workers. This study also examined the psychological factors that influence workers’ mental health due to the pandemic of COVID-19. An online questionnaire was administered to answer the research question. The results proved that the pandemic has affected both physical and mental health of UAE health workers. Consequently, the adoption of preventive actions at the governmental, organizational, and individual levels is highly recommended. In this research, the implementation of effective communication and the application of adequate psychological services have been suggested. To this end, the role of policy makers to be involved in placing governmental initiatives that prevent the spread of the virus and protect the mental health of workers has been highlighted.

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