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Changes in Salivary Immunoglobulin A, Stress, and Burnout in a Workplace Mindfulness Intervention: A Pilot Study

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  • Rosa Martínez-Borrás

    (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)

  • Jaime Navarrete

    (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)

  • Miguel Bellosta-Batalla

    (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)

  • Cristina Martínez-Brotóns

    (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)

  • David Martínez-Rubio

    (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)

Abstract

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.

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  • Rosa Martínez-Borrás & Jaime Navarrete & Miguel Bellosta-Batalla & Cristina Martínez-Brotóns & David Martínez-Rubio, 2022. "Changes in Salivary Immunoglobulin A, Stress, and Burnout in a Workplace Mindfulness Intervention: A Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(10), pages 1-10, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:10:p:6226-:d:820140
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