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Efficacy of an internet-based problem-solving training for teachers: results of a randomized controlled trial
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- Ebert, David Daniel (author)
- University of Luneburg, Germany; University of Marburg, Germany; University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
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- Lehr, Dirk (author)
- University of Luneburg, Germany
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- Boss, Leif (author)
- University of Luneburg, Germany
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- Riper, Heleen (author)
- University of Luneburg, Germany; Vrije University of Amsterdam, Netherlands; Vrije University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Cuijpers, Pim (author)
- Vrije University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Andersson, Gerhard (author)
- Karolinska Institutet,Linköpings universitet,Psykologi,Filosofiska fakulteten
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- Thiart, Hanne (author)
- University of Luneburg, Germany
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- Heber, Elena (author)
- University of Luneburg, Germany
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- Berking, Matthias (author)
- University of Luneburg, Germany; University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
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- 2014-08-13
- 2014
- English.
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In: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health. - : Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH). - 0355-3140 .- 1795-990X. ; 40:6, s. 582-596
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Abstract
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- Objective The primary purpose of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to evaluate the efficacy of internet-based problem-solving training (iPST) for employees in the educational sector (teachers) with depressive symptoms. The results of training were compared to those of a waitlist control group (WLC). Methods One-hundred and fifty teachers with elevated depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, CES-D greater than= 16) were assigned to either the iPST or WLC group. The iPST consisted of five lessons, including problem-solving and rumination techniques. Symptoms were assessed before the intervention began and in follow-up assessments after seven weeks, three months, and six months. The primary outcome was depressive symptom severity (CES-D). Secondary outcomes included general and work-specific self-efficacy, perceived stress, pathological worries, burnout symptoms, general physical and mental health, and absenteeism. Results iPST participants displayed a significantly greater reduction in depressive symptoms after the intervention (d=0.59, 95% CI 0.26-0.92), after three months (d=0.37, 95% CI 0.05-0.70) and after six months (d=0.38, 95% CI 0.05-0.70) compared to the control group. The iPST participants also displayed significantly higher improvements in secondary outcomes. However, workplace absenteeism was not significantly affected. Conclusion iPST is effective in reducing symptoms of depression among teachers. Disseminated on a large scale, iPST could contribute to reducing the burden of stress-related mental health problems among teachers. Future studies should evaluate iPST approaches for use in other working populations.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Medicinska och farmaceutiska grundvetenskaper (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Basic Medicine (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- depression; depressive symptom; mental health; occupational health; RCT; web-based
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- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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