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Meta-Analysis
. 2001 Feb;91(2):270-6.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.91.2.270.

The benefits of interventions for work-related stress

J J van der Klink  1 , R W Blonk, A H Schene, F J van Dijk
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Meta-Analysis

The benefits of interventions for work-related stress

J J van der Klink et al. Am J Public Health. 2001 Feb.

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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