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Siu, Oi Ling; Cooper, Cary L.; Leung, Tat Wing

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“…Further, Gerber and colleagues (Gerber, Börjesson, Ljung, Lindwall, & Jonsdottir, 2016; Gerber, Lindwall, Lindegård, Börjesson, & Jonsdottir, 2013) found that among employees with high perceived stress, those with low cardiorespiratory fitness reported more symptoms of burnout and depression and less favorable cardiometabolic risk profiles. Currently, however, very few studies have specifically assessed occupational stress (Gerber, Kellmann, Hartmann, & Pühse, 2010; Siu, Cooper, & Leung, 2000), and we are only aware of two studies in which the stress-buffering hypothesis of physical activity was tested on the basis of an established occupational stress theory such as the JDC or ERI model or the self-control demands model (Schmidt & Diestel, 2015; Schmidt & Neubach, 2007). The lack of emphasis on work-related stress is surprising, given the high prevalence of occupational stress and the associated costs, as outlined in the first section of this article.…”

Section: Does Physical Activity Moderate the Relationship Between Occ...mentioning

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More than a simple pastime? The potential of physical activity to moderate the relationship between occupational stress and burnout symptoms.

Gerber

Schilling

Colledge

et al. 2020

International Journal of Stress Management

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Researchers have emphasized the role of physical activity in accelerating recovery from stress. Therefore, the primary goal of the present study was to examine whether regular physical activity moderates the relationship between occupational stress and burnout symptoms in Swiss workers. 309 employees took part in the cross-sectional study. Occupational stress was operationalized with the job demands–control model and the effort–reward imbalance model. Physical activity was assessed via the International Physical Activity Questionnaire; burnout symptoms were measured with the Shirom–Melamed Burnout Measure. Higher occupational stress was positively associated with burnout symptoms, whereas higher physical activity levels were negatively associated with occupational stress and burnout symptoms. Participants with higher physical activity levels reported fewer burnout symptoms when they perceived high stress levels, independent of whether occupational stress was assessed via the job demands–control or effort–reward imbalance model. Although job constraints are seldom modifiable, we claim that regular leisure-time physical activity is more than a simple pastime and can make an important contribution to a thriving workforce that feels better able to cope with occupational stress.

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More than a simple pastime? The potential of physical activity to moderate the relationship between occupational stress and burnout symptoms.

Gerber

Schilling

Colledge

et al. 2020

International Journal of Stress Management

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“…While such “stress-buffering” effects of physical activity and physical fitness are supported in the literature [36], few studies have focussed on occupational stress. Among the existing studies, researchers often failed to use theory-based instruments to assess stress [37,38], focussed on physical demands at work instead of psychological strain [39], and relied on self-reports (instead of objective measures) to assess physical activity or physical fitness [40,41,42,43]. While the existing studies generally support the notion of physical activity/fitness as a stress-buffer, it must also be noted that few studies used objective measures to assess health.…”

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Does Cardiorespiratory Fitness Moderate the Association between Occupational Stress, Cardiovascular Risk, and Mental Health in Police Officers?

Schilling

Colledge

Ludyga

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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Background: Chronic exposure to occupational stress may lead to negative health consequences. Creating less stressful work environments and making employees physically and psychologically more resilient against stress are therefore two major public health concerns. This study examined whether cardiorespiratory fitness moderated the association between occupational stress, cardiovascular risk, and mental health. Methods: Stress was assessed via the Effort-Reward Imbalance and Job Demand-Control models in 201 police officers (36% women, Mage = 38.6 years). Higher levels of blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar, and unfavorable body composition were considered as cardiovascular risk factors. Burnout, insomnia and overall psychological distress were used as mental health indicators. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed with a submaximal bicycle test. Results: High cardiorespiratory fitness levels were associated with a reduced cardiometabolic risk, whereas high stress levels were associated with better mental health. Among participants who perceived a high Effort-Reward Imbalance, those with high fitness levels showed lower overall cardiovascular risk scores than their colleagues with low fitness levels. Conclusions: Work health programs for police officers should consider the early screening of burnout, sleep disturbances, and overall mental wellbeing. To increase cardiovascular health, including fitness tests in routine health checks and promoting physical activity to further increase cardiorespiratory fitness appears worthwhile.

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“…Additionally, frequent exercise protects against impaired health if individuals are exposed to high stress demands [for review: [32]. Leisure time physical activity has been shown to buffer work-related stress [33,34], while randomized controlled trials have revealed that exercise interventions can reduce overall perceived stress [35]. Additionally, evidence exists that exercise has positive effects in the treatment of people suffering from depressive disorders [36-39].…”

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Aerobic exercise training and burnout: a pilot study with male participants suffering from burnout

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BackgroundOccupational burnout is associated with severe negative health effects. While stress management programs proved to have a positive influence on the well-being of patients suffering from burnout, it remains unclear whether aerobic exercise alleviates burnout severity and other parameters related to occupational burnout. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to pilot-test the potential outcomes of a 12-week exercise training to generate hypotheses for future larger scale studies.MethodsThe sample consisted of 12 male participants scoring high on the MBI emotional exhaustion and depersonalization subscales. The training program took place in a private fitness center with a 17.5 kcal/kg minimum requirement of weekly energy expenditure.ResultsThe key findings are that increased exercise reduced overall perceived stress as well as symptoms of burnout and depression. The magnitude of the effects was large, revealing changes of substantial practical relevance. Additionally, profiles of mood states improved considerably after single exercise sessions with a marked shift towards an iceberg profile.ConclusionAmong burnout patients, the findings provide preliminary evidence that exercise has the potential to reduce stress and prevent the development of a deeper depression. This has important health implications given that burnout is considered an antecedent of depressive disorders.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: ISRNCT01575743

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Cited by 14 publications

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More than a simple pastime? The potential of physical activity to moderate the relationship between occupational stress and burnout symptoms.

More than a simple pastime? The potential of physical activity to moderate the relationship between occupational stress and burnout symptoms.

Does Cardiorespiratory Fitness Moderate the Association between Occupational Stress, Cardiovascular Risk, and Mental Health in Police Officers?

Aerobic exercise training and burnout: a pilot study with male participants suffering from burnout

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