Identifying Strategies for Decreasing Work-Related Stress Among Working Men: An International Delphi Consensus Study
Heidi Eccles1, Molly Nannarone, Rachel Smail-Crevier
1The Institute of Mental Health Research, University of Ottawa (Mr Eccles, Ms Nannarone, Mr Smail-Crevier, Dr Wang); Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary (Dr Lashewicz); Dalhousie University (Dr Aiken), President Attridge Consulting, Inc. (Dr Attridge); School of Industrial Relations (Dr Marchand); Public Health Research Institute (Dr Marchand), University of Montreal, Montreal; Canadian Mental Health Association (Mr Friesen); Faculty of Medicine, School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Dr Wang), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Objective:
The objective was to identify helpful, feasible strategies that can be implemented by working men to decrease work-related stress.
Methods:
An international Delphi consensus study was conducted with four panels of stakeholders. Three rounds of surveys were sent to panellists who rated the helpfulness and feasibility of strategies. Strategies were considered to have reached consensus if 80+% of at least three panels "agreed" or "strongly agreed" that the strategies were helpful or feasible.
Results:
Eighty-one strategies reached consensus out of a total 127 for helpfulness in decreasing work-related stress. Eleven strategies did not reach consensus in any of the vignettes. Only two strategies reached consensus for feasibility.
Conclusion:
While many strategies are perceived as helpful for decreasing workplace stress, the feasibility of the strategies likely depends on an individual's particular needs and context.
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