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  • Impact of a Stress Management Program on weight loss, mental health and lifestyle in adults with obesity: a randomized controlled trial
    Journal of molecular biochemistry, 2018
    Co-Authors: Niovi Xenaki, George P Chrousos, Flora Bacopoulou, Alexandros Kokkinos, Nicolas C. Nicolaides, Christina Darviri
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    Aim: To evaluate the impact of a Stress Management Program on weight loss, depression, anxiety and Stress as well as on the adoption of healthy lifestyle in adults with obesity. Methods: Adults with obesity who sought help for weight loss at a medical obesity clinic were consecutively enrolled in the study and were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. All participants received standard instructions for a healthy lifestyle. The intervention group attended an 8-week Stress Management Program that comprised diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided visualization and instructions about healthy nutrition/dietary habits. Anthropometric parameters were assessed and several questionnaires were completed by all participants, at the beginning and at the end of the study. Results: A total of 45 adults (mean age±SD 45.7±10.55 years) with obesity were enrolled in the study; 22 in the intervention group and 23 in the control group. Participants in the two groups were matched for age and BMI. Participants in the intervention group achieved a significantly larger reduction in BMI compared to the control group (ΔBMI -3.1 vs. -1.74 kg/m 2 respectively, P

  • impact of a Stress Management Program on weight loss mental health and lifestyle in adults with obesity a randomized controlled trial
    Journal of molecular biochemistry, 2018
    Co-Authors: Niovi Xenaki, George P Chrousos, Flora Bacopoulou, Alexandros Kokkinos, Nicolas C. Nicolaides, Christina Darviri
    Abstract:

    Aim: To evaluate the impact of a Stress Management Program on weight loss, depression, anxiety and Stress as well as on the adoption of healthy lifestyle in adults with obesity. Methods: Adults with obesity who sought help for weight loss at a medical obesity clinic were consecutively enrolled in the study and were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. All participants received standard instructions for a healthy lifestyle. The intervention group attended an 8-week Stress Management Program that comprised diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided visualization and instructions about healthy nutrition/dietary habits. Anthropometric parameters were assessed and several questionnaires were completed by all participants, at the beginning and at the end of the study. Results: A total of 45 adults (mean age±SD 45.7±10.55 years) with obesity were enrolled in the study; 22 in the intervention group and 23 in the control group. Participants in the two groups were matched for age and BMI. Participants in the intervention group achieved a significantly larger reduction in BMI compared to the control group (ΔBMI -3.1 vs. -1.74 kg/m 2 respectively, P <0.001). In addition, they displayed ameliorated depression and anxiety scores and a reduction in the health locus of control based on chance.

  • a health promotion and Stress Management Program heal Stress study for prehypertensive and hypertensive patients a quasi experimental study in greece
    Journal of Human Hypertension, 2016
    Co-Authors: Christina Darviri, Liza Varvogli, Artemios Artemiadis, A Protogerou, P Soldatos, C Kranioutou, Spyros N Vasdekis, E Nasothimiou, E Vasilopoulou, E Karantzi
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    A HEALth Promotion and Stress Management Program (HEAL-Stress study) for prehypertensive and hypertensive patients: a quasi-experimental study in Greece

  • effect of a Stress Management Program on subjects with neck pain a pilot randomized controlled trial
    Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2016
    Co-Authors: Damianos T Metikaridis, George P Chrousos, Artemios Artemiadis, Alexander Hadjipavlou, Christina Darviri
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    BACKGROUND: Studies have shown that Stress is implicated in the cause of neck pain (NP). OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a simple, zero cost Stress Management Program on patients suffering from NP. METHODS: This study is a parallel-type randomized clinical study. People suffering from chronic non-specific NP were chosen randomly to participate in an eight week duration Program of Stress Management (N = 28) (including diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation) or in a no intervention control condition (N = 25). Self-report measures were used for the evaluation of various variables at the beginning and at the end of the eight-week monitoring period. Descriptive and inferential statistic methods were used for the statistical analysis. RESULTS: At the end of the monitoring period, the intervention group showed a statistically significant reduction of Stress and anxiety (p = 0.03, p = 0.01), report of Stress related symptoms (p = 0.003), percentage of disability due to NP (p = 0.000) and NP intensity (p = 0.002). At the same time, daily routine satisfaction levels were elevated (p = 0.019). No statistically significant difference was observed in cortisol measurements. CONCLUSIONS: Stress Management has positive effects on NP patients.

  • an 8 week Stress Management Program in pathological gamblers a pilot randomized controlled trial
    Journal of Psychiatric Research, 2014
    Co-Authors: C Linardatou, George P Chrousos, A Parios, Liza Varvogli, Christina Darviri
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    Abstract Stress plays a major role at the onset and relapse of pathological gambling (PG), but at the same time it can also be the aftermath of gambling behavior, thus revealing a reciprocal relationship. Although the role of Stress has been well-documented, there is a paucity of studies investigating the effect of an adjunctive Stress Management Program on PG. In this 8-week parallel randomized waitlist controlled trial pathological gamblers, already in the gamblers anonymous (GA) group, were assigned randomly in two groups, with the intervention group (n = 22) receiving an additional Stress Management Program (consisting of education on diet and exercise, Stress coping methods, relaxation breathing –RB- and progressive muscle relaxation -PMR). Self-reported measures were used in order to evaluate Stress, depression, anxiety, sleep quality/disturbances, life-satisfaction and daily routine. The statistical analyses for the between group differences concerning the main psychosocial study outcomes revealed a statistically significant amelioration of Stress, depression, anxiety symptoms and an increase of life-satisfaction and a better daily routine in participants of the intervention group. We hope that these will encourage researchers and clinicians to adopt Stress Management in their future work.

Akihito Shimazu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Retraction : Effects of an ergonomics-based job Stress Management Program on job strain, psychological diStress, and blood cortisol among employees of a national private bank in Denpasar Bali
    Industrial Health, 2016
    Co-Authors: Susy Purnawati, Akihito Shimazu, Norito Kawakami, D.p. Sutjana, Nyoman Adiputra
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    The present work describes a newly developed ergonomics-based job Stress Management Program - Ergo-JSI (Ergonomics-based Job Stress Intervention) - including a pilot study to ascertain the effects of the Program on job strain, psychological diStress, and blood cortisol levels among bank employees in Indonesia. A single-group, pre- and post-test experimental study was conducted in a sample of employees in a National Bank in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. The outcomes of the study focused on reductions in job strain index and psychological diStress, measured by the Indonesian version of the Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (BJSQ), and improvement in blood cortisol levels following the study.A total of 25 male employees, with an average age of 39, received an eight-week intervention with the Ergo-JSI. Compared to baseline, the job strain index decreased by 46% (p

  • retraction effects of an ergonomics based job Stress Management Program on job strain psychological diStress and blood cortisol among employees of a national private bank in denpasar bali
    Industrial Health, 2016
    Co-Authors: Susy Purnawati, Akihito Shimazu, Norito Kawakami, D.p. Sutjana, Nyoman Adiputra
    Abstract:

    : The present work describes a newly developed ergonomics-based job Stress Management Program - Ergo-JSI (Ergonomics-based Job Stress Intervention) - including a pilot study to ascertain the effects of the Program on job strain, psychological diStress, and blood cortisol levels among bank employees in Indonesia. A single-group, pre- and post-test experimental study was conducted in a sample of employees in a National Bank in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. The outcomes of the study focused on reductions in job strain index and psychological diStress, measured by the Indonesian version of the Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (BJSQ), and improvement in blood cortisol levels following the study.A total of 25 male employees, with an average age of 39, received an eight-week intervention with the Ergo-JSI. Compared to baseline, the job strain index decreased by 46% (p<0.05), and psychological diStress decreased by 28% (p<0.05). These changes were accompanied by a 24% reduction in blood cortisol levels (p<0.05). The newly developed Ergo-JSI Program may hence be effective for decreasing job strain, psychosocial diStress, and blood cortisol among employees in Indonesia.

  • A Stress Management Program for university students
    Japanese Journal of Psychology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Masashi Hori, Akihito Shimazu
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    This study examined the effects of a Stress Management Program for university students related to their Stressors, problem-solving abilities (problem-solving confidence, approach-avoidance style, and personal control), knowledge of Stress, and Stress responses. Participants (n = 27) were randomly assigned to either an intervention or a waiting list control group. The Program, including small group discussions, completion of a workbook, and follow-up interviews, was conducted for the intervention group for three weeks. Participants (n = 8 and n = 12 for the intervention and waiting list control groups, respectively) responded to three waves of questionnaires (pre, post, and follow-up). The results showed significant favorable intervention effects for knowledge of Stress, problem-solving confidence, and Stress responses on the post-tests, while no intervention effects were found at the follow-up.

  • effects of a brief worksite Stress Management Program on coping skills psychological diStress and physical complaints a controlled trial
    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2006
    Co-Authors: Akihito Shimazu, Rino Umanodan, Wilmar B Schaufeli
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    Objectives: To examine the effects of single-session, small-group Stress Management Program on knowledge about Stress, coping skills, and psychological and physical diStress. Methods: A total of 300 employees from a company in western Japan were invited to participate in the study. Those who consented to enter the study were assigned to an intervention (n=149) or waiting list control group (n=151). Participants in the intervention group received a small-group Stress Management Program. The Program was primarily aimed at increasing knowledge about Stress and improving coping skills. To investigate the intervention effect, change scores in outcome variables were calculated by subtracting the scores at pre-intervention from those at post-intervention (8 weeks after the pre-intervention survey). Next, the difference in the scores between groups was examined using analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) with the pre-intervention score as the covariate. Results: Favorable intervention effects were found on knowledge about Stress and on coping skills (P<0.001 and P=0.012, respectively) and adverse effects on psychological diStress (P=0.022). However, this adverse effect on psychological diStress did not exist among those who initially perceived higher levels of job control. Conclusion: The single-session Stress Management Program was effective on improving knowledge about Stress, and coping skills, where job control moderated the effect of the Program on psychological diStress.

  • effects of Stress Management Program for teachers in japan a pilot study
    Journal of Occupational Health, 2003
    Co-Authors: Akihito Shimazu, Yusuke Okada, Mitsumi Sakamoto, Masae Miura
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    : The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a Stress Management Program for teachers on their Stress responses, social support, and coping. Participants (n=24) were assigned to either an intervention or a waiting list control group. A five-session Program, including psychoeducation, group discussion, role-playing and relaxation training, was conducted for the intervention group at two week intervals. Eight participants from each of the groups responded to pre- and post-intervention questionnaire surveys. The positive intervention effect was significant for social support from co-workers (p=0.035), whereas the negative intervention effect was significant for proactive coping (p=0.033). No significant effect was observed for Stress responses (vigor, anger, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and somatic Stress responses) (p>0.05). The positive intervention effect was marginally significant for social support from co-workers (p=0.085) and anger (p=0.057) among those who at first had high Stress response scores in the pre-intervention survey (n=5 and n=4 for the intervention and waiting list control groups, respectively). Furthermore, the positive intervention effect was significant for social support from co-workers (p=0.021) and marginally significant for resignation coping (p=0.070) among those who at first had high job control scores (n=4 and n=5 for the intervention and waiting list control groups, respectively). Results showed that the Stress Management Program conducted in this study contributed to increasing social support from co-workers. This study suggests that a Program that focuses on a particular subgroup (e.g., those with high Stress responses or high job control) might be effective in enhancing coping skills, increasing social support, and reducing Stress responses.

Doreen W.h. Au - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • psychosomatic and physical responses to a multi component Stress Management Program among teaching professionals a randomized study of cognitive behavioral intervention cb with complementary and alternative medicine cam approach
    Behaviour Research and Therapy, 2016
    Co-Authors: Doreen W.h. Au, Hector W. H. Tsang, Christie H.t. Leung, Jennie Y.t. Lo, Shirley P.c. Ngai, Wai Ming Cheung
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    Background The present study aims to assess psychosomatic and physical responses to a multi-component Stress Management Program with the use of CAM and CB approaches among teaching professionals in Hong Kong. Method A random controlled trial (RCT) was used to compare between CB group (n = 26) and the CAM-CB group (n = 30). Interventions were administered for 1.5 h once a week for eight consecutive weeks. A self-administered questionnaire including perceived Stress scale (PSS) and frequency of psychosomatic symptoms were measured at baseline (T1), immediate after the Program (T2), and 4 weeks after the Program (T3). Physical parameters were measured at T1 and T2. Results A reduction of 23% in PSS was observed in the CB group, while the CAM-CB group yielded 18% reductions in PSS from T1 to T3 [F(2,108) = 3.099; p = .049]. No significant interactions were observed in the frequency of psychosomatic symptoms and physical parameters. However, a significant downward time trend was observed (p < .001) and larger percentage changes in physical responses were shown in the CAM-CB group than CB group. Conclusion Clinical evidence of both the CAM-CB and CB Program has been demonstrated in the current study and both approaches are easy to be self-implemented. The CAM technique might serve as an alternative choice for self-administered Stress Management to replace the additional time needed for professional follow-up contacts. It might further improve some physical responses such as handgrip strength and resting heart rate, which are associated with better psychosomatic health and better occupational Stress Management.

  • Psychosomatic and physical responses to a multi-component Stress Management Program among teaching professionals: A randomized study of cognitive behavioral intervention (CB) with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approach.
    Behaviour Research and Therapy, 2016
    Co-Authors: Doreen W.h. Au, Hector W. H. Tsang, Christie H.t. Leung, Jennie Y.t. Lo, Shirley P.c. Ngai, Wai Ming Cheung
    Abstract:

    Background The present study aims to assess psychosomatic and physical responses to a multi-component Stress Management Program with the use of CAM and CB approaches among teaching professionals in Hong Kong. Method A random controlled trial (RCT) was used to compare between CB group (n = 26) and the CAM-CB group (n = 30). Interventions were administered for 1.5 h once a week for eight consecutive weeks. A self-administered questionnaire including perceived Stress scale (PSS) and frequency of psychosomatic symptoms were measured at baseline (T1), immediate after the Program (T2), and 4 weeks after the Program (T3). Physical parameters were measured at T1 and T2. Results A reduction of 23% in PSS was observed in the CB group, while the CAM-CB group yielded 18% reductions in PSS from T1 to T3 [F(2,108) = 3.099; p = .049]. No significant interactions were observed in the frequency of psychosomatic symptoms and physical parameters. However, a significant downward time trend was observed (p 

Dan Hasson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • factors associated with high use of a workplace web based Stress Management Program in a randomized controlled intervention study
    Health Education Research, 2010
    Co-Authors: Henna Hasson, Claire Rosemary Brown, Dan Hasson
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    In web-based health promotion Programs, large variations in participant engagement are common. The aim was to investigate determinants of high use of a worksite self-help web-based Program for Stress Management. Two versions of the Program were offered to randomly selected departments in IT and media companies. A static version of the Program including health screening tool, diary and information about Stress was offered to the control group. Additional materials, i.e. interactive, cognitive-based and classical Stress Management exercises and a chat room, were offered to the intervention group. Baseline data regarding participants' demographics, health (self-ratings and biological measures), lifestyle, work-related factors and group membership were analyzed to study determinants of employees' participation in the Program during a period of 12 months. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used and found intervention group membership, being a woman, having at most a secondary education, regular physical exercise habits and having positive expectations of the Program were significant predictors of high use. The findings demonstrate that the interactivity of a web-based Program is an important factor for determining participation in a web-based worksite Stress Management Program. Implications for those developing and implementing future web-based health promotion activities are discussed.

Wai Ming Cheung - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • psychosomatic and physical responses to a multi component Stress Management Program among teaching professionals a randomized study of cognitive behavioral intervention cb with complementary and alternative medicine cam approach
    Behaviour Research and Therapy, 2016
    Co-Authors: Doreen W.h. Au, Hector W. H. Tsang, Christie H.t. Leung, Jennie Y.t. Lo, Shirley P.c. Ngai, Wai Ming Cheung
    Abstract:

    Background The present study aims to assess psychosomatic and physical responses to a multi-component Stress Management Program with the use of CAM and CB approaches among teaching professionals in Hong Kong. Method A random controlled trial (RCT) was used to compare between CB group (n = 26) and the CAM-CB group (n = 30). Interventions were administered for 1.5 h once a week for eight consecutive weeks. A self-administered questionnaire including perceived Stress scale (PSS) and frequency of psychosomatic symptoms were measured at baseline (T1), immediate after the Program (T2), and 4 weeks after the Program (T3). Physical parameters were measured at T1 and T2. Results A reduction of 23% in PSS was observed in the CB group, while the CAM-CB group yielded 18% reductions in PSS from T1 to T3 [F(2,108) = 3.099; p = .049]. No significant interactions were observed in the frequency of psychosomatic symptoms and physical parameters. However, a significant downward time trend was observed (p < .001) and larger percentage changes in physical responses were shown in the CAM-CB group than CB group. Conclusion Clinical evidence of both the CAM-CB and CB Program has been demonstrated in the current study and both approaches are easy to be self-implemented. The CAM technique might serve as an alternative choice for self-administered Stress Management to replace the additional time needed for professional follow-up contacts. It might further improve some physical responses such as handgrip strength and resting heart rate, which are associated with better psychosomatic health and better occupational Stress Management.

  • Psychosomatic and physical responses to a multi-component Stress Management Program among teaching professionals: A randomized study of cognitive behavioral intervention (CB) with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approach.
    Behaviour Research and Therapy, 2016
    Co-Authors: Doreen W.h. Au, Hector W. H. Tsang, Christie H.t. Leung, Jennie Y.t. Lo, Shirley P.c. Ngai, Wai Ming Cheung
    Abstract:

    Background The present study aims to assess psychosomatic and physical responses to a multi-component Stress Management Program with the use of CAM and CB approaches among teaching professionals in Hong Kong. Method A random controlled trial (RCT) was used to compare between CB group (n = 26) and the CAM-CB group (n = 30). Interventions were administered for 1.5 h once a week for eight consecutive weeks. A self-administered questionnaire including perceived Stress scale (PSS) and frequency of psychosomatic symptoms were measured at baseline (T1), immediate after the Program (T2), and 4 weeks after the Program (T3). Physical parameters were measured at T1 and T2. Results A reduction of 23% in PSS was observed in the CB group, while the CAM-CB group yielded 18% reductions in PSS from T1 to T3 [F(2,108) = 3.099; p = .049]. No significant interactions were observed in the frequency of psychosomatic symptoms and physical parameters. However, a significant downward time trend was observed (p