Addressing psychosocial work-related stress interventions: A systematic review

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Julia Restrepo ◽  
Mariantonia Lemos
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Related Stress

BACKGROUND: Work-related stress can be defined as an individual’s reactions to work characteristics and indicates a poor relationship between coping abilities and work environment. If unmanaged, stress can impact mental and physical health (e.g., causing depression and cardiovascular disease). Many individuals use maladaptive stress-coping strategies, such as sedentary activities, unhealthy eating behaviors, and alcohol consumption, which do not contribute to long-term stress management. In contrast, stress reduction programs can help people manage and effectively reduce stress in the long term. OBJECTIVE: To gather the state of the art of work-related stress interventions, their efficacy and applications. METHOD: The PsycINFO and EBSCOHost databases were used. The search was carried out between January 28 and March 30, 2019. Inclusion criteria were full text available, text in English or Spanish and a study population comprising workers. RESULTS: Twenty-nine articles that included interventions involving aromatherapy, bibliotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, exercise, alternative medicine, mindfulness, technology, stress management and sensory intervention were analyzed. The interventions showed significant reductions in stress, anxiety, depression and burnout; however, most of the studies were not based on specific stress models, and control groups often received no intervention whatsoever. As a result, it is challenging to draw conclusions regarding the success of the interventions, especially if they are novel. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that there is a broad portfolio of successful interventions regarding work-related stress. Most of the successful interventions were based on mindfulness; however, aerobic exercise and bibliotherapy may also be successful. The structure and level of evidence appear to be very relevant to the development of a successful intervention.

scholarly journals Munkahelyi stressz és megküzdési stratégiák vizsgálata földi és légi mentésben dolgozók körében

2016 ◽  
Vol 157 (45) ◽  
pp. 1802-1808
Author(s):  
Bence Schiszler ◽  
Annamária Karamánné Pakai ◽  
Zoltán Szabó ◽  
László Bence Raposa ◽  
Róbert Pónusz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Rescue Workers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
And Coping

Introduction: Among Hungary’s health sector workers the presence of a high level of stress is known, which can affect the individual. Aim: The aim of the authors was to uncover major risk factors causing work-related stress, as well as its extent, and positive and negative coping strategies among ground and aerial rescue workers. Method: From June until October 2015, a national survey was conducted among Hungarian rescue workers. An own questionnaire and Rahe Stress and coping validated short questionnaire online form were used. A total of 141 persons took part in the survey. Results: As compared to air-ambulance workers, ground rescue workers were exposed to higher work-related stress effects (p<0.01), resulting in a much larger variety of physical and psychological symptoms (p<0.05). Based on Global Stress and Coping Index effective coping mechanisms were observed among air rescue workers (p<0.01). Conclusions: It is important to perform regular professional theoretical and practical training. Human resource management should pay attention on occupational stress reduction. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(45), 1802–1808.

scholarly journals Work-related Stress Management by Finnish Enterprises

2014 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maritta KINNUNEN-AMOROSO ◽  
Juha LIIRA
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

Experienced Stress and the Value of Rest Stops in the Transportation Field

2020 ◽  
pp. 332-351
Author(s):  
Ville Pietiläinen ◽  
Ilkka Salmi ◽  
Rauno Rusko ◽  
Raimo Jänkälä
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Work Management

Work-related stress has been a long-term research focus in the field of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. Transportation is marginal, but an interesting context for the study as the field contains many specific characteristics related to stress phenomena. This chapter investigates the contents of and connection between work-related stress and rest stops' value in the transportation field, specifically in a lightly settled area with long geographic distances. Professional truck drivers in Finland serve as the target group for this study. The working conditions of truck drivers are unique compared to other branches where the work is not so mobile. In addition to how the truck is equipped, the services and facilities at rest stops are important elements in wellbeing. Based on the qualitative content analysis, this study offers in-depth information concerning work-related stress as an experienced phenomenon in the transportation field. Work management and legislation are highlighted as primary results while a dangerous work environment as well as isolation and loneliness are listed as secondary research results associated with work-related stress and the value of rest stops. Recommendations for future research and practical implications are proposed.

scholarly journals Impact of rational emotive occupational health coaching on work-related stress management among staff of Nigeria police force

Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (37) ◽  
pp. e16724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonaventure N. Nwokeoma ◽  
Moses O. Ede ◽  
Nneka Nwosu ◽  
Amaka Ikechukwu-Illomuanya ◽  
Francisca N. Ogba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Police Force ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Rational Emotive ◽  
Related Stress

Educational needs of employees in work-related stress management

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 661-669
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Ilić Petković ◽  
Vesna Nikolić
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

scholarly journals Alcohol Consumption and COVID-19–Related Stress Among Health Care Workers: The Need for Continued Stress-Management Interventions

2022 ◽  
pp. 003335492110581
Author(s):  
Kaylin J. Beiter ◽  
Ross P. Wiedemann ◽  
Casey L. Thomas ◽  
Erich J. Conrad
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Related Stress

Objectives: Although a known association exists between stress and alcohol consumption among health care workers (HCWs), it is not known how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected this association. We assessed pandemic work-related stress and alcohol consumption of HCWs. Methods: We emailed a cross-sectional, anonymous survey in June 2020 to approximately 550 HCWs at an academic hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. HCWs from all departments were eligible to complete the survey. Questions measured work-related stress and emotional reactions to the pandemic (using the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome [MERS-CoV] Staff Questionnaire), depressive symptoms (using the Patient Health Questionnaire–9 [PHQ-9]), coping habits (using the Brief COPE scale), and pre–COVID-19 (March 2020) and current (June 2020) alcohol consumption. We measured alcohol consumption using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test–Consumption (AUDIT–C), with scores >3 considered positive. We asked 4 open-ended questions for in-depth analysis. Results: One-hundred two HCWs participated in the survey. The average AUDIT–C scores for current and pre–COVID-19 alcohol consumption were 3.1 and 2.8, respectively. The level of current alcohol consumption was associated with avoidant coping (r = 0.46, P < .001). Relative increases in alcohol consumption from March to June 2020 were positively associated with PHQ-9 score and greater emotional reactions to the pandemic. Availability of mental health services was ranked second to last among desired supports. Qualitative data demonstrated high levels of work-related stress from potential exposure to COVID-19 and job instability, as well as social isolation and negative effects of the pandemic on their work environment. Conclusions: Ongoing prevention-based interventions that emphasize stress management rather than mental or behavioral health conditions are needed.

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