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Protecting the Mental Health of Small-to-Medium Enterprise Owners: A Randomized Control Trial Evaluation a Self-Administered Versus Telephone Supported Intervention.
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Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine . Jul2020, Vol. 62 Issue 7, p503-510. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Objective: Small-medium enterprises (SMEs) are under-represented in occupational health research. Owner/managers face mental ill-health risks/exacerbating factors including financial stress and long working hours. This study assessed the effectiveness of a workplace mental health and wellbeing intervention specifically for SME owner/managers. Methods: Two hundred ninety seven owner/managers of SMEs were recruited and invited to complete a baseline survey assessing their mental health and wellbeing and were then randomly allocated to one of three intervention groups: (1) self-administered, (2) self-administered plus telephone, or (3) an active control condition. After a four-month intervention period they were followed up with a second survey. Results: Intention to treat analyses showed a significant decrease in psychological distress for both the active control and the telephone facilitated intervention groups, with the telephone group demonstrating a greater ratio of change. Conclusion: The provision of telephone support for self-administered interventions in this context appears warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10762752
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 144718910
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000001882