Study for the Design of a Protocol to Assess the Impact of Stress in the Quality of Life of Workers

Patricia Concheiro-Moscoso, Betania Groba, Francisco José Martínez-Martínez, María del Carmen Miranda-Duro, Laura Nieto-Riveiro, Thais Pousada, Cristina Queirós and Javier Pereira
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Patricia Concheiro-Moscoso: CITIC, TALIONIS Group, Elviña Campus, University of A Coruña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
Betania Groba: CITIC, TALIONIS Group, Elviña Campus, University of A Coruña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
Francisco José Martínez-Martínez: CITIC, TALIONIS Group, Elviña Campus, University of A Coruña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
María del Carmen Miranda-Duro: CITIC, TALIONIS Group, Elviña Campus, University of A Coruña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
Laura Nieto-Riveiro: CITIC, TALIONIS Group, Elviña Campus, University of A Coruña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
Thais Pousada: CITIC, TALIONIS Group, Elviña Campus, University of A Coruña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
Cristina Queirós: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
Javier Pereira: CITIC, TALIONIS Group, Elviña Campus, University of A Coruña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 4, 1-11

Abstract: (1) Background: Work stress is one of the most relevant issues in public health. It has a significant impact on health, especially the development of mental disorders, causing occupational imbalance. There is a growing interest in the development of tools with a positive effect on workers. To this end, wearable technology is becoming increasingly popular, as it measures biometric variables like heartbeat, activity, and sleep. This information may be used to assess the stress a person is suffering, which could allow the development of stress coping strategies, both at a professional and personal level. (2) Methods: This paper describes an observational, analytical, and longitudinal study which will be set at a research center in A Coruña, Spain. Various scales and questionnaires will be filled in by the participants throughout the study. For the statistical analysis, specific methods will be used to evaluate the association between numerical and categorical variables. (3) Discussion: This study will lay the foundation for a bigger, more complete study to assess occupational stress in different work environments. This will allow us to begin to understand how occupational stress influences daily life activity and occupational balance, which could directly enhance the quality of life of workers if the necessary measures are taken.

Keywords: work stress; occupational balance; occupational therapy; burnout; wearable technology; participatory health; Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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