Effect of a brief training program based on cognitive behavioral therapy in improving work performance: A randomized controlled trial

Kimura, Risa; Mori, Makiko; Tajima, Miyuki; Somemura, Hironori; Sasaki, Norio; Yamamoto, Makoto; Nakamura, Sanae; Okanoya, June; Ito, Yukio; Otsubo, Tempei; Tanaka, Katsutoshi

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“…Most of the RCT studies were conducted in the Netherlands (n = 10) [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27], Denmark (n = 9) [28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36], the United States (n = 7) [37][38][39][40][41][42][43], and Japan (n = 5) [44][45][46][47][48], followed by Germany (n = 2) [49,50], Finland (n = 3) [51][52][53], and Australia (n = 3) [9,54,55]. Other represented countries included Brazil (n = 1) [56], Norway (n = 1) [57], Poland (n = 1) [58], Turkey (n = 1) [59], South Africa (n = 1) [60], Sweden (n = 1) [61], and Switzerland (n = 1) [62].…”

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“…Approximately half of the RCTs included in the systematic review, namely, 22 RCTs, focused on participants who worked in sedentary roles [9,18,21,22,25,26,30,35,[37][38][39][40]42,43,[48][49][50][51]56,59,61,62], such as office workers, administrators, or drivers, followed by 19 RCTs that focused on participants with non-sedentary jobs [23,24,[27][28][29][31][32][33][34]36,41,[44][45][46][47]54,55,57,60], such as health care workers, cleaning workers, etc. ; five studies presented participants with sedentary and non-sedentary jobs [19,20,52,53,58].…”

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Effectiveness of Workplace Interventions for Improving Absenteeism, Productivity, and Work Ability of Employees: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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Ulldemolins³

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To determine the effectiveness of workplace interventions and the most effective methodological design for the improvement of employee productivity, work ability, and absenteeism. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of workplace interventions was conducted (PROSPERO, CRD42018094083). The PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and Cochrane databases were searched. RCTs from 2000 to 2017 and with employees (18-65 years) were selected. Then, intervention characteristics and work-related outcomes data were extracted. A total of 47 RCTs were included in the systematic review, and 19 RCTs (11 absenteeism, 7 productivity, and 5 work ability) were included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed that the effectiveness of workplace interventions for absenteeism was −1.56 (95% CI, −2.67 to −0.44) and −2.65 (95% CI, −4.49 to −0.81) considering only moderate quality RCTs. In contrast, only a few studies of workplace interventions for productivity and work ability were included, which was insufficient for determining the effectiveness and best design for improving these work outcomes. The workplace is an interesting environment to reduce absenteeism, and individualized and counseling interventions with <10 sessions/total were the most effective workplace intervention methodological design for reducing the absenteeism of employees. Future high-quality RCTs that also consider health risks should be implemented to strengthen the results. 2 of 26 specific task) and their effectiveness (the objectives achieved and problems solved) [5]. In some studies, productivity represents the maximum individual potential performance at employees' workplace [5]. Absenteeism is defined as the time that an employee is away from work due to illness or disability [2]. In contrast, presenteeism is defined as performing work at a lower level than usual during work time, with presenteeism problems not necessarily leading to absenteeism [2]. Consequently, both absenteeism and presenteeism could decrease the productivity of employees [2]. Additionally, another analyzed work-related aspect is work ability. Work ability has two definitions, namely, one definition for specific jobs that require special training, and one definition for jobs that most people can manage given a short period of practice [6].The workplace is an excellent context for improving health outcomes because employees spend a substantial part of their days there [1]. Additionally, employers not only are responsible for providing a safe and hazard-free workplace but also have opportunities to promote and foster a healthy work environment [7]. As an extra benefit, the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle among employees reduces the direct and indirect costs [7]. Another interesting focus concerns the effects of workplace interventions on employee health lifestyle outcomes, such as physical activity, nutrition, weight reduction, or stress management [8,9], whereas it has not been defined how these lifestyle health aspects can contribute to improved work-related outcomes [10]. A ...

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Effectiveness of Workplace Interventions for Improving Absenteeism, Productivity, and Work Ability of Employees: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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“…Kimura, Mori, Tajima et al 50) evaluated the efficacy of a 120-min group CBT class combined with 1 month of web-based CBT homework exercises with a sample of 215 private sector workers. The program produced a small significant increase in subjective work performance 3 months postintervention versus controls ( d = 0.31) although there is no significant change following adjustment for baseline scores on two secondary outcomes of cognitive flexibility.…”

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Web-based interventions for the management of stress in the workplace: Focus, form, and efficacy

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Chalder

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Journal of Occupational Health

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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. Supporting employee well-being in the workplace is an increasingly important public health challenge 1) . Recent organizational trends have pointed to the emergence of progressively more challenging and dynamic working environments, attributable in part to economic globalization, the decline of traditional industries, and the growth of occupational sectors such as IT and service industries 2) . Issues associated with this changing landscape include pressure to upskill, job insecurity, role conflict, reduced employees leave and rest time, fewer rewards, and insufficient work-life balance 3) . Much of the current research with regard to worker stress interventions is marked by a distinct transition in focus from the traditional face-to-face format to webbased delivery modalities. Web-based behavioral health interventions are typically delivered through dedicated program websites, computer program, or smartphone application 4) . The benefits of web-based versus traditional face-to-face interventions include fewer constraints with regard to time and location, the potential to access a larger target group, and protection of participant anonymity, thereby reducing possible stigma with regard to seeking help for stress. An increasing number of studies have reported on the delivery and evaluation of web-based stress management interventions for workers. However, the literature has yet to be reviewed with regard to the focus and form of such interventions and their efficacy in the prevention and management of employee stress.A considerable number of worker-directed stress management intervention studies have been published. A recent meta-review synthesized the findings of 23 systematic reviews, reporting 499 primary research st...

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“…The participants were able to complete their sheets by simply entering information as directed on the screen. The column method was expected to help the participants overcome their difficulties by changing negative and dysfunctional thinking patterns into flexible ones (Dennis & Vander Wal, 2010;Kimura et al, 2015). During the intervention period, homeroom teachers, advisors, or school nurses contacted the subjects and sent them reminder emails once a week, because this approach was effective in encouraging subjects to access the iCBT programme in previous studies (Robroek, Lindeboom, & Burdorf, 2012;Stevens et al, 2008;Titov, Andrews, Choi, Schwencke, & Johnston, 2009).…”

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School mental healthcare services using internet‐based cognitive behaviour therapy for young male athletes in Japan

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Nemoto

Tsujino

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Early Intervention Psych

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Effect of a brief training program based on cognitive behavioral therapy in improving work performance: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Our results suggest that a brief training program that combines a group CBT session with web-based CBT homework improved subjective work performance. In addition, this program might help improve employees' cognitive flexibility.

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Effectiveness of Workplace Interventions for Improving Absenteeism, Productivity, and Work Ability of Employees: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Effectiveness of Workplace Interventions for Improving Absenteeism, Productivity, and Work Ability of Employees: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Web-based interventions for the management of stress in the workplace: Focus, form, and efficacy

School mental healthcare services using internet‐based cognitive behaviour therapy for young male athletes in Japan

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