Abstract
This issue of Workplace Health & Safety contains a Continuing Nursing Education Module for 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education credit will be awarded by AAOHN upon successful completion of the posttest and evaluation.
A certificate will be awarded when the following requirements are met by the participant: (1) Participant logs on to the AAOHN LMS website at www.aaohn.org/education/online-learning-center and enrolls in the course ($10 members; $15 non-members); (2) The completed posttest and course evaluation are entered online at http://www.aaohn.org by December 2023; (3) A score of 75% (6 correct answers) is achieved by the participant.
Upon completion of this lesson, the occupational health nurse will be able to:
Discuss the incidence and impact of work stress in North America.
Identify and classify web- and app-based mHealth interventions for stress management at work.
List the strengths and weaknesses of mHealth interventions for stress management at work.
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is additionally approved as a CNE provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (#CEP9283).
Contact hours received for successful completion of the posttest and evaluation may be used for relicensure, certification, and re-certification.
In North American, approximately ______ of employees report work stress. (Fill in the blank) 10% 30% 50% 75%
Based on this article, chronic work stress is associated with: Intent to leave a job. An increase in nervous and cardiac disorders. Increased usage of sick leave. All the above. None of the above.
The World Health Organization defines “mobile Health” or mHealth as: Technologies that allow healthcare employees to work from home. A modern replacement for one-on-one interactions with a healthcare provider. Mobile wireless applications that provide secure and cost-effective use of information and communication technologies to support health. A method by which the work of healthcare providers can be monitored and improved.
The benefits of mHealth: Are generally overstated but include the reduction in travel time and infection control risk. Include economic benefits, improved and rapid access, anonymity, and flexibility. Do not outweigh the cost of providing these services. Are not discussed in this article.
In this literature review, 24 studies were analyzed providing information on 19 mHealth applications. Of these, Three applications showed some effectiveness. Ten applications were proven to be effective, but 9 were ineffective. Five applications were proven to be effective, but 14 showed minimal effectiveness. All applications showed some effectiveness.
“Stress Free” and “Biobase” are: Are stress management applications focused on breathing techniques and mindfulness. Cannot be combined with other applications including biofeedback monitors. Stress management applications that include face-to-face contact with a psychologist every 2 weeks. The most sophisticated of the available stress management mHealth systems.
The apps “Florescer” and “Hello Mincare” focus on: Stress education, cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, problem solving, goal setting, and gratitude. Physical exercise, breathing, and the value of meditation. Guided meditation, nutrition, cognitive therapy, and monitored weaning from anti-anxiety medication. Storytelling, cognitive re-structuring, psychedelics, and transference.
Web based mHealth programs are more likely to: Be more effective in individuals with personality disorders. Be multifaceted and interactive and offer downloadable stress-monitoring tools. Be more costly but provide better, long-lasting benefits. Utilized in companies with well-developed employee wellness programs.
True or False. Some stress management applications are designed to be used in acute stress situations, while others are designed to develop behaviors to assist in coping with future stressful situations.
Findings from this literature review indicate: mHealth applications are effective and provide long-lasting effects. mHealth applications show some effectiveness, but it is unknown how long these effects will last. Rapid developments in the field make investigation and validation of stress management apps and web-based programs problematic. b & c. None of the above.