Four-year longitudinal study of behavioral changes in coping with stress.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the relationship between stress and coping.


METHODS
Short- and long-term approaches to behavioral change were evaluated in 3 groups (short-term, long-term, control).


RESULTS
Subjects participating in a 6-week stress management program designed to develop stress management skills reported temporary decreases in burnout, while subjects receiving additional "refresher" sessions showed decreases in burnout throughout a 4-year period.


CONCLUSIONS
Findings suggest that long-term approaches yield permanent behavioral changes.
Rowe
M Michelle
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Department of Health Services, Saint Joseph's University, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA. mrowe@sju.edu
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015143:Philadelphia; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States