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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Mobile App-Based Stress-Management Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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  • Won Ju Hwang

    (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyunghee-Daero, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul 02447, Korea)

  • Hyun Hee Jo

    (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyunghee-Daero, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul 02447, Korea)

Abstract

Improving mental healthcare using mobile apps might be an effective way to increase interest in mental health and respond to the demand for better psychological health. However, few studies have investigated the effectiveness of app-based stress-management programs. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of an app-based stress-management program. A non-equivalent comparison group pretest-posttest design was used. Participants were randomized into the experimental ( n = 26) and control ( n = 30) groups. The experimental group used an application developed for workers for four weeks. The results indicated that stress, emotional labor, self-efficacy, and well-being were significantly different in the experimental group, but the control group’s average scores did not change significantly. On average, the Perceived Stress Scale scores decreased by 1.5 points ( p = 0.035) and the Korean Occupational Stress Scale scores decreased by 0.87 points ( p = 0.4). However, depression and anxiety were not significantly different. Emotional labor decreased by 0.16 points ( p = 0.027), and well-being and self-efficacy mean scores increased by 0.492 ( p = 0.005) and 0.162 ( p = 0.025), respectively. These findings support the developed application’s value for promoting mental health and healthy lifestyles. Further research and supplementation are needed for the application’s sustainability.

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  • Won Ju Hwang & Hyun Hee Jo, 2019. "Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Mobile App-Based Stress-Management Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(21), pages 1-13, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:21:p:4270-:d:283172
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    1. Won Ju Hwang & Jin Ah Kim & Sally H. Rankin, 2017. "Depressive Symptom and Related Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study of Korean Female Workers Working at Traditional Markets," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-11, November.
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    1. Won Ju Hwang & Ji Sun Ha & Mi Jeong Kim, 2021. "Research Trends on Mobile Mental Health Application for General Population: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(5), pages 1-18, March.
    2. Won Ju Hwang & Hyun Hee Jo, 2021. "Development and Effects of Cognitive Behavior-Based Healing Programs Using Mobile Apps," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(7), pages 1-12, March.
    3. Won Ju Hwang & Minjeong Kim, 2022. "Work-Related Stress, Health Status, and Status of Health Apps Use in Korean Adult Workers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(6), pages 1-8, March.

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