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Changes in Salivary Immunoglobulin A, Stress, and Burnout in a Workplace Mindfulness Intervention: A Pilot Study.

International journal of environmental research and public health
January 1, 1970
Rosa Martínez-Borrás et al. (5 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to compare the effectiveness of a 6-week workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI) versus a standard Workplace Stress Management Intervention on stress, burnout, immune function, self-compassion, and experiential avoidance.

Results Summary

The MSCBI showed significant improvements in perceived stress, salivary Immunoglobulin A (sIgA), emotional exhaustion, self-compassion, and experiential avoidance compared to the control intervention, suggesting it may be more effective for work-related stress and burnout.

Population

24 employees of an automotive company.

Effective Dosage

Not specified.

Duration

6 weeks.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (8)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI)
decrease
perceived stress
employees of an automotive company
-
significant differences in post-intervention levels
#1
workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI)
increase
salivary Immunoglobulin A (sIgA)
employees of an automotive company
-
significant differences in post-intervention levels
#2
workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI)
decrease
emotional exhaustion
employees of an automotive company
-
significant differences in post-intervention levels
#3
workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI)
increase
self-compassion
employees of an automotive company
-
significant differences in post-intervention levels
#4
workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI)
decrease
experiential avoidance
employees of an automotive company
-
significant differences in post-intervention levels
#5
workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI)
increase
work-related stress and burnout treatment
-
-
might be more effective than regular psychoeducational interventions
#6
workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI)
neutral
sIgA
-
-
can be used to assess immune function state changes
#7
workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI)
decrease
stress and burnout associated with the work environment
-
-
can help effectively manage
#8
Abstract

The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effectiveness of a 6-week workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI) on perceived stress, burnout, immune functioning (assessed with the biomarker Immunoglobulin A), self-compassion, and experiential avoidance compared to a Workplace Stress Management Intervention. Both interventions were contextual, i.e., they were carried out in the workplace setting and during working hours. We followed a randomised controlled trial study design. The total sample was composed of 24 employees of an automotive company. One-way analyses of covariance between groups revealed significant differences in post-intervention levels of perceived stress, salivary Immunoglobulin A (sIgA), emotional exhaustion, self-compassion, and experiential avoidance, after adjusting for pre-test scores. The results of this study have several implications. Firstly, it confirms that MSCBIs might be more effective than regular psychoeducational interventions for work-related stress and burnout treatment. Secondly, sIgA can be used to assess immune function state changes when MSCBIs are carried out. Furthermore, these results indicate that it is feasible to carry out MSCBIs within companies and during working hours, and that these interventions can help effectively manage stress and burnout associated with the work environment.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Burnout, ProfessionalHumansImmunoglobulin AImmunoglobulin A, SecretoryMindfulnessOccupational StressPilot ProjectsWorkplace
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations3
Citations/Year1.0
Relative Citation Ratio0.65
NIH Percentile34.8%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.25
Weight Score1.46
Normalized Score0.69
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