A systematic realist synthesis of digital interventions for enhancing mental health at work: contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital interventions (DIs) have emerged as promising tools for promoting mental health in the workplace. However, evidence on if, how, and under what circumstances they affect positive outcomes requires elucidation. This systematic realist review aimed to synthesize current knowledge on contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes of workplace DIs to enhance mental health at work.

Methods

The review integrates elements of both systematic and realist review methodologies. Forty-four workplace mental health DIs studies were gathered through a systematic electronic search using PsycNet, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubPsych.

Results

Results showed that demographics, previous mental health, and personal skills were the main individual context factors influencing the succ

SUBMITTER: Pelaez Zuberbuhler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11715839 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature