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Angela Martin¹, Michelle Kilpatrick, Jenn Scott

¹Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania (Dr Martin, Dr Kiilpatrick, Dr Cocker), Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania (Dr Dawkins), School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia (Dr Sanderson), School of Psychology, Griffith University (Dr Brough).

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

|July 31, 2020

Abstract

Objective:

Small-medium enterprises (SMEs) are under-represented in occupational health research. Owner/managers face mental ill-health risks/exacerbating factors including financial stress and long working hours. This study assessed the effectiveness of a workplace mental health and wellbeing intervention specifically for SME owner/managers.

Methods:

Two hundred ninety seven owner/managers of SMEs were recruited and invited to complete a baseline survey assessing their mental health and wellbeing and were then randomly allocated to one of three intervention groups: (1) self-administered, (2) self-administered plus telephone, or (3) an active control condition. After a four-month intervention period they were followed up with a second survey.

Results:

Intention to treat analyses showed a significant decrease in psychological distress for both the active control and the telephone facilitated intervention groups, with the telephone group demonstrating a greater ratio of change.

Conclusion:

The provision of telephone support for self-administered interventions in this context appears warranted.

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