Unit:
ΠΜΣ Η Επιστήμη του Στρές και η Προαγωγή της ΥγείαςLibrary of the School of Health Sciences
Supervisors info:
Ευάγγελος Αλεξόπουλος, Λέκτορας, Ιατρική, Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών
Χριστίνα Δαρβίρη, Επισκ. Καθηγήτρια, Ιατρική, ΕΚΠΑ
Ξανθή Τηγάνη, Διδάκτωρ, Ιατρική, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Στρες και εργασία
Translated title:
Stress and occupation
Summary:
Abstract
Objective. The aim of this study is to compare and evaluate the sort-term benefits of the effects of an 8-week stress management techniques in It professionals.
Materials and Methods. In this parallel randomized controlled trial, participants were randomly assigned to undergo either in the stress management group (n=40; relaxation breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery) or in the Pythagorean Self awareness group (n=41). Self-reported validated measures were used to evaluate perceived stress, health locus of control, anxiety and depression. Results. All groups were found with significant better cognitive speed and verbal memory at the end of the follow-up. Taking into account the group by time interaction coefficients, PSAT was found significantly superior to standard SM with regards to depression, emotional intelligence, lifestyle and personal control and verbal memory suggesting that verbal memory improvement through time should be mostly attributed to PSAT. On the other hand, cognitive speed improvement during follow-up should be attributed to both interventions. Conclusions. These findings provide important insight into the role of stress management. Future studies should focus on randomized, controlled trials with larger samples and longer follow-up time.
Main subject category:
Health Sciences
Keywords:
Stress, Workplace, Relaxation, Stress management, Greece, Health promotion
