Burn-out and stress percipience benefits of a stress management program by autogenic relaxation training for teachers: A pilot study

Stress in the present world is an indivisible piece of life, regardless of social position and status. It is definitely experienced by all in different magnitude in daily life. Burnout is characterized as a negative mental encounter that is responses to work-related pressure. It relates to emotions experienced that require repeated exposure to emotionally charged social situations. In this manner, it is a work-related risk to which all individuals are uncovered, including teachers. The teaching profession is under large occupational pressure and prone to job burnout. The study aims to (i) assess the level of occupational burnout and stress among teachers of private and fully aided schools in the post-test for the experimental and control groups. (ii) to determine the effectiveness of autogenic relaxation on occupational burnout and stress among teachers of private and fully aided schools. A quantitative research approach with a True experimental design with experimental and control group, pre-test - post-test control group design was adopted for this study. The study focused on the selected schools in Vellore district. Totally, 28 participants selected by consecutive sampling techniques with the age of 25-60 years. Based on the inclusion criteria and availability of teachers, they were allocated into the control group (n=14) and experimental group (n=14).Demographic variables, occupational burnout, stress were assessed by using (Maslach burnout inventory and teacher stress inventory) it was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Stress management program by autogenic training once a week for 6 weeks was given. This program was prepared based on existing research and studies. We found that the median value in the pre-test is significantly different from the median value in the post-test for Maslach Burnout Inventory; the median value is significantly different for the emotional exhaustion sub-scale (t=216 and P=0.02). No significant difference was observed for depersonalization and personal accomplishment sub-scale. In the Teacher stress inventory the median value is significantly different for cardiovascular manifestations (t=201 and p=0.945); Fatigue manifestations (t=229 and p=0.229). No significant difference was observed for time management, work-related stressors, professional distress, discipline and motivation, professional investment, fatigue manifestations, emotional manifestations, gastronomical manifestations, and behavioral manifestations. This research suggests that autogenic relaxation training interventions with teachers are effective in reducing burn-out and stress.

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Effectiveness of a Work-Related Stress Management Program in Patients With Chronic Schizophrenia

American Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.5014/ajot.60.4.435 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 60 (4) ◽

pp. 435-441 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

H. L. Lee ◽

H. K. L. Tan ◽

H. I. Ma ◽

C. Y. Tsai ◽

Y. K. Liu

Keyword(s):

Stress Management ◽

Chronic Schizophrenia ◽

Management Program ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Stress Management Program ◽

Related Stress

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PENGARUH AUTOGENIC DAN HANDGRIP RELAXATION TERHADAP ASPEK FISIKDAN ASPEK PSIKOLOGIS, PADA PENDERITA KANKER PAYUDARA YANG MENJALANI KEMOTERAPI

Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.33086/jhs.v10i2.127 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Mareta Dea Rosaline ◽

Desak Agung Suprabawati ◽

Hanik Endang Nihayati

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Complementary Therapy ◽

Psychological Aspect ◽

Service Development ◽

Control Group ◽

Physical Aspect ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

Autogenic Relaxation ◽

And Control

Women suffering breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy experience side effects both physical and psychological. Complementary therapy urgently needed for relaxing patient before chemotherapy such as Autogenic and Handgrip Relaxation through self-suggestion technique. This research aim to analyze effect of autogenic and handgrip relaxation on physical aspect (chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting), psychological aspect (anxiety) in patients with breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy at PPLK (Cancer Service Development Center) RSUD dr. Soetomo Surabaya. Method: True Experimental with post-test only with control design. 72 respondents were involved and divided into 3 treatment groups and 1 control group. Research conducted within 3 weeks after chemotherapy until next chemotherapy session on each patients. Data were analyze used MANOVA and LSD (Least Significant Difference). Results: Autogenic and handgrip relaxation influence physical aspect and psychological aspect level significantly with p = 0.000 (p <0.05). LSD test showed no difference between autogenic relaxation, handgrip relaxation, and autogenic relaxation. Conclusion: Autogenic and handgrip relaxation have an effect on nausea vomiting and anxiety patients are able to adapt and control the body's response to be adaptive.

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The Effect of a Job Stress Management Program Based on Acceptance-Commitment Therapy for Firefighting Paramedics

Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing ◽

10.7739/jkafn.2021.28.1.56 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 56-66

Author(s):

Jae Woon Lee ◽

Jae-Hyun Ha

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Stress Management ◽

Job Stress ◽

Psychological Flexibility ◽

Management Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Acceptance Commitment Therapy ◽

Stress Management Program ◽

Experimental Group

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop an acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT) based job stress management programs for firefighting paramedics and to examine the effects on the psychological flexibility, job stress (i.e. psychological, physiological and behavioral areas) and quality of life.Methods: This study consisted of a pre-test-posttest for a nonequivalent control group design. Participants were 45 firefighting paramedics working at two fire stations located in specific areas (experimental group: 22, control group: 23). The experimental group received the ACT based job stress management program twice a week for a total of 3 weeks. The study was carried out from August 12 to 31, 2019, and data were analyzed using IBM SPSS/WIN 25.0 with a x2 test, Fisher's exact test, and independent t-test.Results: The differences between experimental and control groups were statistically significant for psychological flexibility (t=4.91, p<.001), psychological job stress (t=-6.10, p<.001) and quality of life (t=3.78, p<.001). However, physiological stress (t=-1.91, p=.063) and behavioral stress (t=-1.18, p=.243) were not significantly different between the two groups.Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that ACT based job stress management program can be used as an effective community mental health nursing intervention to improve the psychological flexibility, psychological job stress and quality of life of firefighting paramedics.

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Evaluation of My Stress Control, a web-based stress management program for persons experiencing work related stress in Sweden: A randomized controlled trial (Preprint)

JMIR Mental Health ◽

10.2196/17314 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Caroline Eklund ◽

Anne Söderlund ◽

Magnus L Elfström

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Stress Management ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Management Program ◽

Web Based ◽

Stress Control ◽

Work Related ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Stress Management Program ◽

Related Stress

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A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the Shogi-assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (S-CBT) Preventive Stress Management Program

10.21203/rs.3.rs-900493/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Hirokazu Furukawa ◽

Shota NODA ◽

Chiho KITASHIMA ◽

Manami OMINE ◽

Takumi FUKUMOTO ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽

Stress Management ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Management Program ◽

Waiting List ◽

Automatic Thoughts ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Control Group ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Stress Management Program

Abstract Background: Shogi is a traditional board game in Japan, and a preventative stress management program based on Shogi-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy (S-CBT) has been applied in the Japanese municipality of Kakogawa City. The study aimed to develop an S-CBT preventive stress management program for the elderly and determine its efficacy.Methods: The participants were 67 elderly men with amateur-level Shogi skills. They were randomly assigned to either the S-CBT group (n = 33) or the waiting-list control group (n = 34). The S-CBT program was conducted over six 90-min sessions. The outcome measures were recorded using the K6 instrument, the Japanese version of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale, five items on cognitive behavioral functioning, and subjective well-being.Results and Conclusions: The dropout rates of the S-CBT group and waiting-list control groups were 36.4% and 44.1%, respectively. Effect sizes (Cohen’s d) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for each group. Domains that changed immediately after the S-CBT intervention were problem-solving skills, self-reinforcement, and negative automatic thoughts. Future research should promote mental and physical health through the design of intervention programs using familiar materials.Trial registration: University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN CTR) UMIN000036003.

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Stress Management and Athletic Performance

The Sport Psychologist ◽

10.1123/tsp.7.3.221 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 221-231 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Gretchen Kerr ◽

Larry Leith

Keyword(s):

Stress Management ◽

Athletic Performance ◽

Management Program ◽

Superior Performance ◽

Control Group ◽

Mental Rehearsal ◽

Competitive Anxiety ◽

Attentional Skills ◽

Stress Management Program ◽

Experimental Group

The authors investigated the effects of a stress-management program on performance, mental rehearsal, attentional skills, and competitive anxiety. The subjects included 24 male and female, international-caliber gymnasts, matched into pairs and assigned to either an experimental or control group. Over an 8-month period, both groups completed attentional, competitive anxiety, and mental rehearsal inventories and received performance scores from competitions. The experimental group received a stress-management program, based upon Meichenbaum’s stress inoculation training. Compared with the control group, the experimental group demonstrated superior performance, mental rehearsal, and attentional skills. Competitive anxiety levels were significantly higher for the experimental group, perhaps due to an increase in facilitative rather than debilitative anxiety. Specific implications for optimizing athletic performance are discussed.

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Maternal mental health and partner delivered massage: a pilot study

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.556 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

H Hall ◽

N Munk ◽

B Carr ◽

S Fogarty ◽

S Holton ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Stress Management ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Management Program ◽

The Self ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Control Group ◽

Stress Management Program ◽

Anxiety Depression

Abstract Background Mental health problems place a significant burden on the health system and are an important public health issue. Many pregnant women experience anxiety and depression, which can negatively impact health outcomes for both mother and baby. Partner-delivered massage may provide a cost effective and accessible approach to support the mental wellbeing of pregnant women. Methods A feasibility randomised controlled trial was conducted to compare partner-delivered relaxation massage (intervention) with a self-directed stress management program (control), for pregnant women with mild anxiety. Women attended an initial workshop at 28-32 weeks gestation, followed by the completion of either the self-directed massage or stress management program. Qualitative feasibility and acceptability data (primary outcomes) were collected via online participant diaries and post-birth interviews. Anxiety, depression and stress symptoms (secondary outcomes) were assessed using the Depression and Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). Results 14 women/partner dyads attended the partner- delivered massage group and 13 women attended the self-directed stress management group. Participants from both groups reported the programs were feasible and acceptable. Mean scores on all DASS-21 subscales significantly decreased over time in both the intervention and the control group. Conclusions The partner-delivered massage program was feasible and acceptable. Both programs decreased women's symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress, with no significant between-group differences identified. An adequately powered, experimental study is needed to determine the effectiveness of partner-delivered relaxation massage. Key messages Many women experience anxiety and depression during pregnancy and this can have a negative impact on both mother and baby. Partner-delivered relaxation massage, at least once a week in the third trimester, may help reduce women’s symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress.

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A pilot randomized controlled trial of the shogi-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy (S-CBT) preventive stress management program

BioPsychoSocial Medicine ◽

10.1186/s13030-021-00229-8 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hirokazu Furukawa ◽

Shota Noda ◽

Chiho Kitashima ◽

Manami Omine ◽

Takumi Fukumoto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽

Stress Management ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Management Program ◽

Waiting List ◽

Automatic Thoughts ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Control Group ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Stress Management Program

Abstract Background Shogi is a traditional board game in Japan. A preventive stress management program based on Shogi-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy (S-CBT) was applied in the Japanese municipality of Kakogawa City. The study aimed to develop an S-CBT preventive stress management program for the elderly and determine its efficacy. Methods The participants were 67 elderly men with amateur-level Shogi skills. They were randomly assigned to either the S-CBT group (n = 33) or the waiting-list control group (n = 34). The S-CBT program was conducted over six 90-min sessions. The outcome measures were recorded using K6 instrument, the Japanese version of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale, five items on cognitive behavioral functioning, and subjective well-being scale. Results and conclusions The dropout rates of the S-CBT group and waiting-list control groups were 36.4 and 44.1%, respectively. Effect sizes (Cohen’s d) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for each group. Domains that changed immediately after the S-CBT intervention were problem-solving skills, self-reinforcement, and negative automatic thoughts. Future research should promote mental and physical health through the design of intervention programs using familiar materials. Trial registration University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN CTR) UMIN000036003.

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The Effect of a Problem-focused Coping Stress Management Program on Self-efficacy, Psychological Distress, and Salivary Cortisol among First-year Medical Students of Udayana University

Acta Medica Philippina ◽

10.47895/amp.v55i6.3163 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 55 (6) ◽

Author(s):

Susy Purnawati ◽

Putu Gede Adiatmika ◽

Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana

Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Stress Management ◽

Salivary Cortisol ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Management Program ◽

Control Group ◽

First Year ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Stress Management Program ◽

First Year Medical Students

Objective. Current evidence has shown academic stress to be associated with student maladaptive behavior. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a problem-focused coping stress management program on first-year medical students’ self-efficacy, psychological distress and find its effect on salivary cortisol. Method. Forty students who scored high on academic stress and external locus of control were randomly selected as the intervention (n = 26) and control group (n = 14). An intervention in the form of a problem-focused coping stress management program was organized. The intervention was a 1½-hour training class conducted once a week for four weeks. Results. There was a significant difference in self-efficacy between the intervention and control groups (p-value = 0.029). The self-efficacy score was significantly higher after the intervention (19.31 ± 2.396 vs 21.27 ± 2.677, p = 0.005). Likewise, a significant difference in the psychological distress between the two groups was found after the intervention (control group = 40.14 ± 3.860; intervention group = 37.12 ± 4.537, p < 0.05). We also found a significant decrease in salivary cortisol after the intervention among this group (0.68262 μg/dl ± 0.367 to 0.43304 μg/dl ± 0.231, p < 0.05), but there was no significant difference in cortisol between intervention and control group after the intervention (0.49479 μg/dl ± 0.264 and 0.43304 μg/dl ± 0.231, p = 0.448). Conclusion. The problem-focused coping stress management program improved self-efficacy and decreased the psychological distress and salivary cortisol of first-year medical students in this research.

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