Web‐based interventions for the management of stress in the workplace: Focus, form, and efficacy. Issue 3 (20th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ryan, Cathal; Bergin, Michael; Chalder, Trudie; Wells, John SG
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational health. Volume 59:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 215
• Page End: 236
• Publication Date: 2017-05-20
• Subjects: CBT -- Mindfulness -- Web‐based interventions -- Workplace Stress -- Work‐Stress Theory; Medicine, Industrial -- Periodicals; Industrial hygiene -- Periodicals; Medicine, Industrial; Occupational Diseases; Occupational Exposure; Occupational Health; Occupational Medicine; Periodicals; Periodical; Electronic journals; 613.62
• DOI: 10.1539/joh.16-0227-RA
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1341-9145

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: This review sought to determine what is currently known about the focus, form, and efficacy of web‐based interventions that aim to support the well‐being of workers and enable them to manage their work‐related stress. Method: A scoping review of the literature as this relates to web‐based interventions for the management of work‐related stress and supporting the psychological well‐being of workers was conducted. Results: Forty‐eight web‐based interventions were identified and reviewed, the majority of which ( n =37) were " individual " ‐focused and utilized cognitive‐behavioral techniques, relaxation exercises, mindfulness, or cognitive behavior therapy. Most interventions identified were provided via a website ( n = 34) and were atheoretical in nature. Conclusions: There is some low‐to‐moderate quality evidence that "individual "‐focused interventions are effective for supporting employee well‐being and managing their work‐related stress. There are few webbased interventions that target "organizational" or "individual/organization" interface factors, and there is limited support for their efficacy. A clear gap appears to exist between work‐stress theory and its application in the design and development of web‐based interventions for the management of work‐related stress.