Feasibility and Preliminary Evaluation of Implementation Strategies to Increase Individual Participation in an Internet-Based Stress Management Program for Micro- and Small-Sized Enterprises: A Pre-Post Pilot Study.

This study demonstrates the feasibility of implementation strategies to improve participation rates in Internet-based stress management programs in micro- and small-sized enterprises. The findings provide valuable insights for enhancing mental health self-care initiatives, addressing occupational he...

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Publicado en:Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Vol. 67; no. 9; pp. 766 - 776
Autores principales: Sasaki, Natsu, Shimazu, Taichi, Ogawa, Sayaka, Sawada, Utako, Powell, Byron J., Saito, Junko, Odawara, Miyuki, Takeno, Hajime, Tsutsumi, Akizumi, Imamura, Kotaro
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Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Sep2025
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Sumario:This study demonstrates the feasibility of implementation strategies to improve participation rates in Internet-based stress management programs in micro- and small-sized enterprises. The findings provide valuable insights for enhancing mental health self-care initiatives, addressing occupational health disparities, and informing future hybrid trials to promote workplace well-being. Objectives: This study evaluated the feasibility of strategies to improve participation rates in an Internet-based stress management program for micro- and small-sized enterprises. Methods: A pre-post intervention study was conducted with companies (<50 employees). Stakeholder education preceded program implementation. The primary outcome was individual participation rate, with >50% of companies required to achieve ≥60% penetration. Results: Fifteen companies (169 employees) participated; 10 (66.7%) achieved ≥60% penetration. Stakeholders rated acceptability, appropriateness, fidelity, and time investment positively. Conclusions: The study found the strategies feasible, meeting criteria to proceed with future research.