Development of the web application My Stress Control—Integrating theories and existing evidence

Cogent Psychology

Magnus L. Elfström¹  Anne Söderlund¹  Caroline Eklund¹  Yvonne Eriksson² 

[1] School of health, care and social welfare, Mälardalen University;School of innovation, design and engineering, Mälardalen University;

关键词: stress management;    internet;    behaviour change;    occupational stress;    health promotion;    stress prevention;   

DOI  :  10.1080/23311908.2018.1489457

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Aim: To describe the systematic development of an evidence-based, tailored, interactive web application for self-management of work-related stress, and to test usability issues regarding how to proceed through the programme. Methods: Evidence from the fields of stress management, behaviour change and web-based interventions was the foundation for the theoretical framework and content. The next step was the development process of the web application and validation among experts and one possible end user. Last, a usability test with 14 possible end users was conducted. Results: The web-application, My Stress Control (MSC), was built on a solid theoretical framework. It consists of 12 modules including: introduction, psychoeducation, ambivalence, stress management strategies, lifestyle change, and maintenance. Self-monitoring, goal-setting, re-evaluating goals, feedback, and prompting formulation of intention to change are central techniques supporting behaviour change. The usability test revealed difficulties in understanding how to proceed through the programme. Conclusion: The development contributes to filling a gap in the literature regarding development of complex web-based interventions. MSC is dissimilar to existing programs in the field, considering the tailoring and multi-tracked opportunities. Although developed from the evidence in multiple fields, the web application would benefit from further development to support users in reaching the end module.

【 授权许可】

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