title: Effects of computer-based stress management training on psychological well-being and work performance in japanese employees: a cluster randomized controlled trial.
abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a computer-based stress management training (SMT) program in improving employees' psychological well-being and work performance. A total of 12 work units (N=263) were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (8 work units, n=142) or to a wait-list control group (4 work units, n=121). All participants were requested to answer online questionnaires assessing psychological well-being as a primary outcome, and coping style, social support, and knowledge about stress management as secondary outcomes at baseline (T0), immediately after the intervention (T1), and 2 months after the intervention (T2). The group × time interaction was tested using a mixed-model repeated measures ANOVA. Results showed a group × time interaction for "knowledge about stress management" in the entire sample. Among participants who had more than 3 d of training, a significant group × time interaction was observed for "problem-solving" and "avoidance and suppression" as well as "knowledge about stress management." Our computer-based stress management program was effective for improving knowledge about stress management. It was also effective for improving coping skills in instances where participants had enough time (at least 3 d) to complete all sessions.
authors: Department of Mental Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan.
authors: Rino
authors: R
authors: Umanodan
authors: Akihito
authors: A
authors: Shimazu
authors: Masahide
authors: M
authors: Minami
authors: Norito
authors: N
authors: Kawakami
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004526:Efficiency; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D016272:Occupational Health; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology