Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Wier, Specialized and Forensic Care, Fivoor, Den Dolder, The Netherlands.
PLoS One. 2018 Oct 18;13(10):e0205741. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205741. eCollection 2018.
This systematic review examines the relationship between sympathetic and parasympathetic activity on the one hand and job stress and burnout on the other, and is registered at PROSPERO under CRD42016035918.
Previous research has shown that prolonged job stress may lead to burnout, and that differences in heart rate variability are apparent in people who have heightened job stress.
In this systematic review, the associations between job stress or burnout and heart rate (variability) or skin conductance are studied. Besides, it was investigated which-if any-guidelines are available for ambulatory assessment and reporting of the results.
We extracted data from relevant databases following the PRESS checklist and contacted authors for additional resources. Participants included the employed adult population comparing validated job stress and burnout questionnaires examining heart rate and electrodermal activity. Synthesis followed the PRISMA guidelines of reporting systematic reviews.
The results showed a positive association between job stress and heart rate, and a negative association between job stress and heart rate variability measures. No definite conclusion could be drawn with regard to burnout and psychophysiological measures. No studies on electrodermal activity could be included based on the inclusion criteria.
High levels of job stress are associated with an increased heart rate, and decreased heart rate variability measures. Recommendations for ambulatory assessment and reporting (STROBE) are discussed in light of the findings.
本系统评价研究了交感神经和副交感神经活动与工作压力和倦怠之间的关系,并在 PROSPERO 上注册,注册号为 CRD42016035918。
先前的研究表明,长期的工作压力可能导致倦怠,而心率变异性的差异在工作压力大的人身上表现明显。
在本系统评价中,研究了工作压力或倦怠与心率(变异性)或皮肤电导之间的关系。此外,还研究了是否有任何指南可用于对结果进行动态评估和报告。
我们根据 PRESS 清单从相关数据库中提取数据,并联系作者以获取其他资源。参与者包括比较验证过的工作压力和倦怠问卷的成年在职人群,这些问卷检查心率和皮肤电活动。综合分析遵循系统评价报告的 PRISMA 指南。
结果表明,工作压力与心率呈正相关,与心率变异性指标呈负相关。对于倦怠和心理生理指标,无法得出明确的结论。根据纳入标准,没有可以纳入的关于皮肤电活动的研究。
高水平的工作压力与心率增加和心率变异性指标降低有关。根据研究结果,对动态评估和报告的建议(STROBE)进行了讨论。