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Occupational stress, relaxation therapies, exercise and biofeedback
1Dept of Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA. Tel.: +1 605 677 6582;
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|November 21, 2002
Summary
Workplace stress impacts health and productivity. Stress management programs using relaxation, exercise, and biofeedback can improve well-being and job performance for employees.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health and wellness
- Psychological stress management
Background:
- Occupational stress is prevalent in the US, contributing to absenteeism, illness, injury, and reduced productivity.
- Workplace stress negatively impacts employee health and organizational performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the effectiveness of workplace stress management programs.
- To identify key strategies for implementing successful stress reduction interventions.
Main Methods:
- Review of general stress management programs incorporating relaxation therapies, exercise, and biofeedback.
- Analysis of strategies for program implementation, including daily integration and symptom monitoring.
Main Results:
- Stress management programs can reduce physiological stress symptoms like hypertension.
- These programs are associated with increased job satisfaction and improved job performance.
Conclusions:
- Implementing stress management programs with components like meditation, exercise, and biofeedback can effectively mitigate occupational stress.
- Key strategies for success include daily integration of coping activities, symptom monitoring, and realistic goal setting.