Changes in Salivary Immunoglobulin A, Stress, and Burnout in a Workplace Mindfulness Intervention: A Pilot Study
Por:
Martínez-Borrás R, Navarrete J, Bellosta-Batalla M, Martínez-Brotóns C and Martínez-Rubio D
Publicada:
1 may 2022
Ahead of Print:
20 may 2022
Resumen:
The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effectiveness of a 6-week workplace mindfulness- and self-compassion-based intervention (MSCBI) on perceived stress, burnout, immune functioning (assessed with the biomarker Immunoglobulin A), self-compassion, and experiential avoidance compared to a Workplace Stress Management Intervention. Both interventions were contextual, i.e., they were carried out in the workplace setting and during working hours. We followed a randomised controlled trial study design. The total sample was composed of 24 employees of an automotive company. One-way analyses of covariance between groups revealed significant differences in post-intervention levels of perceived stress, salivary Immunoglobulin A (sIgA), emotional exhaustion, self-compassion, and experiential avoidance, after adjusting for pre-test scores. The results of this study have several implications. Firstly, it confirms that MSCBIs might be more effective than regular psychoeducational interventions for work-related stress and burnout treatment. Secondly, sIgA can be used to assess immune function state changes when MSCBIs are carried out. Furthermore, these results indicate that it is feasible to carry out MSCBIs within companies and during working hours, and that these interventions can help effectively manage stress and burnout associated with the work environment.
Filiaciones:
Martínez-Borrás R:
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Psicoforma, Integral Psychology Center, C/Maestro Clavé, 3, 2º, 3ª, 46001 Valencia, Spain
Navarrete J:
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain
Teaching, Research and Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08830 St. Boi de Llobregat, Spain
Bellosta-Batalla M:
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
El arte de Escuchar, Psychotherapy and Mindfulness. C/Madre Teresa Jornet, 10, 46009 Valencia, Spain
Martínez-Brotóns C:
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Psicoforma, Integral Psychology Center, C/Maestro Clavé, 3, 2º, 3ª, 46001 Valencia, Spain
Martínez-Rubio D:
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Psicoforma, Integral Psychology Center, C/Maestro Clavé, 3, 2º, 3ª, 46001 Valencia, Spain
Excellence Research Network PROMOSAM (PSI2014-56303-REDT), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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