Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This quantitative meta-analysis sought to determine the effectiveness of occupational stress-reducing interventions and the populations for which such interventions are most beneficial. METHODS: Forty-eight experimental studies (n = 3736) were included in the analysis. Four intervention types were distinguished: cognitive-behavioral interventions, relaxation techniques, multimodal programs, and organization-focused interventions. RESULTS: A small but significant overall effect was found. A moderate effect was found for cognitive-behavioral interventions and multimodal interventions, and a small effect was found for relaxation techniques. The effect size for organization-focused interventions was nonsignificant. Effects were most pronounced on the following outcome categories: complaints, psychologic resources and responses, and perceived quality of work life. CONCLUSIONS: Stress management interventions are effective. Cognitive-behavioral interventions are more effective than the other intervention types.

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Psychological interventionStress managementIntervention (counseling)CognitionClinical psychologyMeta-analysisMedicinePsychologyPsychiatryInternal medicine

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Year
2001
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review
Volume
91
Issue
2
Pages
270-276
Citations
994
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J J van der Klink, Roland W. B. Blonk, Aart H. Schene et al. (2001). The benefits of interventions for work-related stress. American Journal of Public Health , 91 (2) , 270-276. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.91.2.270

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10.2105/ajph.91.2.270