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  • Public Health
  • Psychology

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  • Stress is a widespread issue linked to severe health problems.
  • A significant portion of the population experiences stress.
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles offer potential stress-management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of an Individual Health Management (IHM) program in reducing perceived stress.
  • To assess the impact of an IHM program incorporating TCM elements on stress levels.
  • To determine if the IHM program leads to clinically significant improvements in mental health.

Main Methods:

  • A monocentric randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted.
  • Participants experiencing stress were assigned to either an IHM intervention group or a waitlist control group.
  • The primary outcome was measured using the Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) at six months, with a 12-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • The IHM group showed a 41% reduction in stress levels, achieving normal ranges.
  • The control group experienced a 9% reduction in stress.
  • A statistically significant difference in PSQ scores (-21.02) was observed between groups at six months.

Conclusions:

  • The IHM program demonstrates significant effectiveness in reducing perceived stress.
  • The intervention yields moderate to strong positive effects on mental health.
  • Clinically normal distress scores achieved through IHM can be sustained for up to one year.