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Stress Gym: Feasibility of deploying a web-enhanced behavioral self-management program for stress in a military setting.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20684452     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Stress and depression can adversely impact the performance of military personnel. Cognitive-behavioral (CBT) interventions for managing stress are efficacious in traditional face-to-face formats, but the Internet supports a broader reach of these programs. This study reports on the feasibility of using an Internet-based self-help stress-management intervention in military personnel. There were 142 officers/enlisted sailors at a Naval Medical Center who completed the program. Evaluation of the program titled "Stress Gym" was positive for the user interface, content, feasibility, and satisfaction. Positive evaluation was not influenced by rank/status, sex, or previous deployment. Stress ratings also decreased significantly while using the program. These data support Stress Gym as being an online CBT-based self-help intervention that is feasible to deploy, accepted by the intended end users, and demonstrates the intended goal of reducing stress.
Authors:
Arthur Williams; Bonnie M Hagerty; Steve J Brasington; Joseph B Clem; David A Williams
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Military medicine     Volume:  175     ISSN:  0026-4075     ISO Abbreviation:  Mil Med     Publication Date:  2010 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-05     Completed Date:  2010-09-16     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2984771R     Medline TA:  Mil Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  487-93     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
School of Nursing and Psychiatry, Medical School, University of Michigan, 400 N. Ingalls Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Behavior Therapy / methods*
Chi-Square Distribution
Feasibility Studies
Female
Humans
Internet*
Intervention Studies
Male
Military Personnel / psychology*
Military Psychiatry / methods*
Questionnaires
Self Care*
Stress, Psychological / prevention & control*,  psychology*
Treatment Outcome
User-Computer Interface
Virginia

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