Demou, E. , Blake, C. , Llorin, C. T., Salanga, M. G., Mateo, N. J., Lewis, R. and Mitchell, K. R. (2024) Group-level workplace interventions to improve mental health in low control, high demand office-based jobs. A scoping review. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, (doi: 10.1093/annweh/wxae012) (PMID:38489824) (Early Online Publication)
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Abstract
Objectives: Workplace psychosocial risk factors, including low autonomy and high demands, have negative consequences for employee mental health and wellbeing. There is a need to support employees experiencing mental health and well-being problems in these jobs. This scoping review aims to describe group-level workplace interventions and their approaches to improving the mental health and well-being of employees in office-based, low autonomy, and high demands jobs. Methods: Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, a search was conducted across 4 databases (Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ASSIA). We explored studies presenting group-level interventions, mode of implementation, facilitators and barriers, and intervention effectiveness. The search was restricted to include office-based, low autonomy, and high-demands jobs. Primary outcome of interest was mental health and secondary outcomes were work-related and other well-being outcomes. Results: Group-level workplace interventions include an array of organizational, relational, and individual components. Almost all included a training session or workshop for intervention delivery. Several had manuals but theories of change were rare. Most workplace interventions did not use participatory approaches to involve employees in intervention development, implementation and evaluation, and challenges and facilitators were not commonly reported. Key facilitators were shorter intervention duration, flexible delivery modes, and formalized processes (e.g. manuals). A key barrier was the changeable nature of workplace environments. All studies employing behavioural interventions reported significant improvements in mental health outcomes, while no clear pattern of effectiveness was observed for other outcomes or types of interventions employed. Conclusions: Group-based interventions in low-autonomy office settings can be effective but few studies used participatory approaches or conducted process evaluations limiting our knowledge of the determinants for successful group-based workplace interventions. Involving stakeholders in intervention development, implementation, and evaluation is recommended and can be beneficial for better articulation of the acceptability and barriers and facilitators for delivery and engagement.
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| Additional Information: | We acknowledge funding from the Medical Research Council (MR/V004093/1). This study was also supported by award EP/X528201/1. We further acknowledge funding from the Medical Research Council (MC_UU_00022/2 for ED and MC_UU_00022/3 for CB, RL, KM) and the Chief Scientist Office (SPHSU17 for ED and SPHSU18 for CB, RL and KM). The funders had no role in study design, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation, or writing of the manuscript. |
| Keywords: | Workplaces, occupational health, intervention, workplace intervention, group-level, mental health, office based, low autonomy. |
| Status: | Early Online Publication |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Demou, Dr Evangelia and Mitchell, Professor Kirstin and Lewis, Dr Ruth and Blake, Ms Carolyn |
| Authors: | Demou, E., Blake, C., Llorin, C. T., Salanga, M. G., Mateo, N. J., Lewis, R., and Mitchell, K. R. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU |
| Journal Name: | Annals of Work Exposures and Health |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| ISSN: | 2398-7308 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2398-7316 |
| Published Online: | 15 March 2024 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © The Author(s) 2024 |
| First Published: | First published in Annals of Work Exposures and Health 2024 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence |
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