Occupation-related stress disorder

This study tested whether an online screening tool (mISP) alone or combined with a mental health skills program (MINDBODYSTRONG) can reduce suicide risk and depression in nurses. About 849 nurses who were at moderate to high risk for suicide took part. The program teaches coping …

This completed study tested a program called RISE (Resiliency in Stressful Experiences) for young men ages 18-35 leaving state prisons in Florida. The program combines trauma counseling with practical help like housing and job support. Researchers measured whether participants ha…

This pilot study tested a 9-week online support community delivered via WhatsApp, led by mental health nurses, to prevent burnout in healthcare professionals. Thirty-one primary care workers from a Spanish health service participated. The program included modules on mindfulness, …

This study tested whether expressive arts therapy—like drawing, painting, or writing—can help intensive care unit (ICU) nurses feel less anxious about death. 66 nurses took part, with half attending weekly art therapy sessions for six weeks. The goal was to see if this creative a…

This study tested whether ReFocus tablets, containing herbs Scutellaria baicalensis and Crataegus, can improve stress, memory, attention, sleep, and wellbeing. Thirty-six healthy adults who felt stressed took the supplement or a placebo for 14 days in a crossover design. Research…

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for three months could reduce fatigue and stress in professional dancers. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria, immune markers, and stress-related chemicals in the blood. The goal was to see if probiotics could…

This study tested whether mandala therapy (a structured coloring activity) could improve psychological well-being and reduce negative feelings about their workplace in nurses. 90 nurses from a Turkish hospital took part, with half doing mandala therapy and the other half continui…

This study tested whether giving pregnant trainee doctors extra support—like a smart bassinet, wearable breast pump, 24/7 online perinatal care, and a faculty mentor—could reduce burnout and improve wellbeing. 156 pregnant residents and fellows from four hospitals were randomly a…

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness program called CHIME for Early Head Start and Head Start educators. The goal was to see if it improves their emotional well-being, reduces stress, and boosts self-compassion. Researchers also looked at whether the program helps children's s…

This study tested a six-week workplace exercise program for radiologic technologists, who often face high stress and burnout. Nineteen healthy volunteers did 15-20 minute sessions three times a week, focusing on flexibility, balance, and strength. Researchers measured changes in …

This study tested whether taking a 15-20 minute power nap each day for six weeks could improve sleep quality, reduce depression symptoms, and lower stress in healthy workers. Forty volunteers, including both daytime and shift workers, participated. Researchers measured changes us…

This study looked at whether mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) can help nurses working in an earthquake-affected area. 44 nurses took part, with some receiving weekly MBAT sessions for 5 weeks and others acting as a control group. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduc…

This study tested whether a 12-week training program (called the Integrated Stress Toolbox) could help healthcare workers in Mexico feel less stressed and burned out. Over 2,300 participants were randomly assigned to either the training or a waitlist. The training included an app…

This study tested a new online treatment program for people exhausted from long-term stress. 26 participants used a digital therapy that combines education, coping skills, and support. The goal was to see if the program could reduce symptoms of exhaustion and improve well-being.

This study tested a 4.5-hour somatic psychoeducational program for healthcare providers to see if it could improve their mental and physical health. Thirty-one bedside nurses participated, completing surveys and saliva tests before, one week after, and one month after the program…

This study tested whether a mindfulness program delivered through a mobile app could reduce job burnout and boost psychological capital in hospital nurses. 124 female nurses with moderate to high burnout participated. The intervention group used the app daily for 40 days, while t…

This study tested a 5-week online mindfulness program (AIZEN) for professional and family caregivers of people with dementia. Sixty caregivers in Taiwan attended weekly live classes and did daily 10-minute guided practices. Researchers measured burnout and caregiver burden before…

This study tested whether a six-week home exercise program (telerehabilitation) could reduce pain and improve quality of life in cardiac sonographers with work-related muscle and joint disorders. 32 sonographers were split into two groups: one got the exercise program plus educat…

This study tested whether a 4-week online mindfulness course could improve resilience and reduce stress and burnout in UK dietitians. Thirty registered dietitians took part, with some attending the course and others on a waitlist. Researchers measured their well-being before, rig…

This study surveys anesthesiologists to explore whether feelings of being a fraud (impostor phenomenon) are linked to everyday memory and attention lapses. Participants complete online questionnaires about impostor feelings, cognitive failures, anxiety, depression, sleep quality,…

This study tested an AI voice assistant that listens to conversations between neurologists and patients, then automatically fills out electronic medical records. Researchers timed 320 visits with and without the AI to see if it saved doctors time and improved patient care. The go…

This study tested whether one-on-one support from a resource navigator helps long-term care and retirement home staff access health and wellness resources. 123 staff members took part, with some getting a navigator and others not. Researchers measured changes in wellness, burnout…

This study surveyed 285 Egyptian orthopedic surgeons to find out how many have work-related muscle and bone problems. The researchers also looked at whether age, weight, hours worked, or specialty affected the risk. The goal was to understand the problem better, not to test a tre…

This study looked at 140 intensive care unit (ICU) healthcare workers to see if burnout and stress are linked to changes in their blood. Researchers measured stress levels using questionnaires and checked for signs of inflammation in blood samples. The goal was to understand how …

This study looked at 233 sports science students in Indonesia to see if self-efficacy (believing you can handle challenges) is linked to less academic burnout. Students filled out two questionnaires once. The results may help understand how to support student well-being, but no t…

This study tested two 10-week training programs—one based on coaching and one on mindfulness—to see if they could help healthcare workers feel better and improve their job skills. 54 healthcare workers took part, and the researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, mood, and …

This study tested a specially adapted mind-body program (the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program) to help nurses in South Africa who care for people with HIV manage stress and prevent burnout. About 60 nurses took part in a small pilot to see if the program was practical and w…

This completed study surveyed over 4,200 youth care professionals in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands to measure their levels of secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and compassion satisfaction. Participants completed an anonymous online survey about their work experiences an…

This study looked at 200 emergency nurses in Turkey to understand how often they face stressful and traumatic events at work and how those events affect them emotionally. The nurses answered a questionnaire about their experiences over the past six months. The goal was to identif…

This completed study surveyed 143 healthcare workers at one hospital to see if their stress levels are linked to how they view patient safety. Participants filled out two anonymous questionnaires about their stress and the hospital's safety culture. The goal is to find workplace …

This study tested whether training staff in residential facilities can help prevent suicide and improve mental health for youth in the legal system. About 1000 youth and staff took part. Researchers compared facilities that received the special training to those that did not, mea…

This study tested a worksite wellness program designed to reduce stress and improve cardiovascular health among long-term care workers. 159 staff and residents participated. The program included health promotion and safety education, and researchers also looked at whether healthi…

This study tested a mentoring program for women working in sheet metal construction. 96 female apprentices were paired with trained mentors to discuss workplace challenges and coping strategies. The goal was to see if mentoring reduces stress, harassment, and injury while improvi…