| Meta-analysis of the effects of health promotion intervention in the workplace on depression and anxiety symptoms. | |
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PMID: 19065280 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to investigate whether different types of health promotion intervention in the workplace reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature was undertaken on workplace health promotion published during the period 1997-2007. Studies were considered eligible for inclusion if they evaluated the impact of an intervention using a valid indicator or specific measure of depression or anxiety symptoms. The standardized mean difference was calculated for each of the following three types of outcome measures: depression, anxiety, and composite mental health. RESULTS: Altogether 22 studies were found that met the inclusion criteria, with a total sample size of 3409 employees postintervention, and 17 of these studies were included in the meta-analysis, representing 20 intervention-control comparisons. The pooled results indicated small, but positive overall effects of the interventions with respect to symptoms of depression [SMD 0.28, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.12-0.44] and anxiety (SMD 0.29, 95% CI 0.06-0.51), but no effect on composite mental health measures (SMD 0.05, 95% CI -0.03-0.13). The interventions that included a direct focus on mental health had a comparable effect on depression and anxiety symptoms, as did the interventions with an indirect focus on risk factors. CONCLUSIONS: When the aim is to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in employee populations, a broad range of health promotion interventions appear to be effective, although the effect is small. |
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Authors:
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Angela Martin; Kristy Sanderson; Fiona Cocker |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review Date: 2008-12-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health Volume: 35 ISSN: 0355-3140 ISO Abbreviation: Scand J Work Environ Health Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-11 Completed Date: 2009-05-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7511540 Medline TA: Scand J Work Environ Health Country: Finland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 7-18 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Management, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 16, Hobart, 7000, Australia. Angela.Martin@utas.edu.au |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Anxiety / physiopathology*, prevention & control Depression / physiopathology*, prevention & control Female Health Promotion* Humans Male Mental Health Middle Aged Workplace* Young Adult |
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