Economic Evaluation of an Internet-Based Stress Management Intervention Alongside a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Work-related stress is widespread among employees and associated with high costs for German society. Internet-based stress management interventions (iSMIs) are effective in reducing such stress. However, evidence for their cost-effectiveness is scant.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of a guided iSMI for employees.

Methods

A sample of 264 employees with elevated symptoms of perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale≥22) was assigned to either the iSMI or a waitlist control condition (WLC) with unrestricted access to treatment as usual. Participants were recruited in Germany in 2013 and followed through 2014, and data were analyzed in 2017. The iSMI consisted of 7 sessions plus 1 booster session. It was based on problem-solv

SUBMITTER: Kahlke F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6707573 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature