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The Efficacy of a Smartphone-Based App on Stress Reduction: Randomized Controlled Trial
Hyunchan Hwang1, Sun Mi Kim1, Bo Netterstrøm2
1Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
A smartphone app using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) significantly reduced perceived stress and improved work engagement and quality of life in employees. This digital tool offers a viable approach to workplace stress management.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Workplace mental health
Background:
- Workplace stress impacts mental and physical well-being.
- Technological advancements are driving personalized online therapy and CBT.
- Effective stress management strategies are crucial for employee health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a smartphone application utilizing third-wave CBT, personalized for individual needs.
- To assess the impact of the app on perceived stress, work engagement, quality of life, depression, and anxiety.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial with 126 participants.
- Intervention group used the BetterLife smartphone app for 10 weeks.
- Control group was on a waitlist; assessments included PSS, UWES, WHOQOL, BDI, and BAI.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed significant improvements in perceived stress (PSS) and work engagement (UWES).
- Quality of life (WHOQOL) improved across multiple domains (physical, psychological, social, environmental).
- While BDI and BAI scores improved, they did not meet Bonferroni correction thresholds.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone-based CBT is a feasible and effective method for reducing workplace stress.
- The BetterLife app demonstrates potential as a tool for improving employee mental well-being.
- Further research may explore long-term effects and broader clinical applications.
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