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ArticleJMIR mental health2021

Evaluation of a Web-Based Stress Management Program for Persons Experiencing Work-Related Stress in Sweden (My Stress Control): Randomized Controlled Trial.

Caroline Eklund, Anne Söderlund, Magnus L Elfström

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Article in JMIR mental health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03077568 (Evaluation of a Web Application That Supports Behavior Change in Work Related Stress - a Randomized Controlled Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Evaluation of a Web Application That Supports Behavior Change in Work Related Stress - a Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorMälardalen UniversityRan2016 to 2017Enrolled95ConditionsPsychologic Stress, Occupation-Related Stress Disorder, Health BehaviorArmsMy Stress Control
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Caroline Eklund *Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Västerås, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9890-8249
Anne SöderlundDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Västerås, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4537-030X
Magnus L ElfströmDepartment of Psychology, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5098-8489
Mälardalen University · SE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundStress is one of the most common reasons for sick leave. Web-based interventions have the potential to reach an unlimited number of users at a low cost and have been shown to be effective in addressing several health-related problems. Handling stress on an individual level is related to behavior change. To support behavioral changes in stress management, My Stress Control (MSC) was developed. The development of MSC was based on several health psychology theories and models; however, central in the development were Social Cognitive Theory, Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behavior, Transactional Theory of Stress and Coping, and the Transtheoretical Model and Stages of Change. MSC is a fully automated program. The program is tailored to the user's specific needs for stress management and behavior change.

objectiveIn this study, we aim to conduct a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the extent to which MSC affects perceived stress in persons experiencing work-related stress.

methodsThis was a randomized controlled trial with 2 arms. Study participants were recruited by visiting the worksites and workplace meetings. Participants were assigned to the intervention or wait-list group. Web-based questionnaires were used before and after the intervention to collect data. Perceived stress measured using the Perceived Stress Scale-14 was the primary outcome measurement. Analyses were conducted for both between-group and within-group changes.

resultsA total of 92 participants were included in this study: 48 (52%) in the intervention group and 44 (48%) in the wait-list group. Overall, 25% (12/48) of participants in the intervention group and 43% (19/44) of participants in the wait-list group completed the postintervention assessment. There were no significant effects on perceived stress between the intervention and wait-list groups or within the groups. A small effect size (Cohen d=0.25) was found when comparing mean change over time on the primary outcome measure between the intervention and wait-list groups. In addition, a small effect size was found between pre- and postintervention assessments within the intervention group (Cohen d=0.38) as well as within the wait-list group (Cohen d=0.25).

conclusionsThe effect of MSC on perceived stress remains uncertain. As adherence was low in the intervention group, elements or features that facilitate adherence and engagement must be further developed before firmer conclusions regarding the effect of MSC can be made.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03077568; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03077568.

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behavior changebehavior medicineinternetstress prevention

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