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Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity
Published on: March 7, 2019
[Physical activity and its effects on burnout syndrome - A systematic review]
Matthias Dreher1, Nils Dößereck1, Ella Lachtermann1
1Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Abteilung Sportmedizin, Prävention und Rehabilitation, Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.
Abstract:
Physical activity shows preventive and positive treatment effects on burnout syndromes. A systematic literature research was performed to prove possible effects on burnout. Positive effects were found and the Standard Index of Convergence (SIC) showed a moderately strong evidence for both, longitudinal studies SIC (3) = -1 and interventional studies SCI (6) = -0.50, that physical activity is suited for threatening burnout syndromes.Because of widespread heterogeneity and difficulties in study comparability, further research is needed. Independent of the positive and preventive effects of physical activity, a good life balance in private and work environment as well as self-care is of fundamental importance. Therefore, a combination of multiple settings, like cognitive training, relaxation exercise, stress management and physical activity seems to be optimal for preventing burnout.
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