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    The document summarizes a research study conducted by Harvard Medical School on the impact of Inner Engineering Online, a web-based mindfulness intervention, on stress and burnout in employees of an IT services company. The study involved randomizing participants into two groups - one practiced Inner Engineering Online while the other read books. Both groups showed no difference in burnout levels. However, participants who complied with Inner Engineering Online saw a greater than 50% decrease in their perceived stress scores. The study demonstrated the feasibility of online mindfulness interventions for reducing workplace stress and warrants further exploration with a larger sample size.

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    The document summarizes a research study conducted by Harvard Medical School on the impact of Inner Engineering Online, a web-based mindfulness intervention, on stress and burnout in employees of an IT services company. The study involved randomizing participants into two groups - one practiced Inner Engineering Online while the other read books. Both groups showed no difference in burnout levels. However, participants who complied with Inner Engineering Online saw a greater than 50% decrease in their perceived stress scores. The study demonstrated the feasibility of online mindfulness interventions for reducing workplace stress and warrants further exploration with a larger sample size.

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    Inner Engineering Online A Research Study by

    Intervention for S2Tech Harvard Medical School

    Introduction
    Chronic workplace stress causes burnout and reduces professional efficiency. Inner Engineering Online,
    a web based intervention is known to improve physical, mental, and emotional health of an individual.
    Harvard Medical School study focussed on the impact of this program on lowering burnout and stress.
    The following is a research study of IEO intervention for S2Tech, an IT services company.

    Research Study Method


    The S2Tech participants were randomized into two control groups - Group A and Group B. The study
    was conducted in two phases, wherein participants were advised to practice Inner Engineering Online
    or read books. The benign behavioral intervention involved was Inner Engineering Online, a mind-body
    course that incorporates meditation and yoga, as well as reading a book or journal of their choice.

    Results
    97% of participants completed the study. The results showed no difference in the burnout levels.
    However, a decrease of greater than 50% of the Perceived Stress Score was observed in
    compliant participants.

    ◆ Maslach Burnout Inventory


    ◆ Perceived Stress Scale PSS Score in Compliant Participants
    ◆ Center for Epidemiology Studies depression Scale (CES-D) 20
    ◆ Emotional Distress and Anxiety Short Form 18
    ◆ Joy subscale of the Dispositional Positive Emotion Scale 16
    14
    ◆ Mindful Attention Awareness Scale
    12
    PSS Score

    10
    8
    Conclusion 6
    ◆ Feasibility of doing the intervention was ascertained 4
    2
    ◆ Perceived Stress Score – a key secondary outcome 0
    decreased in compliant (>50% ) individuals
    BASELINE WEEK 4 WEEK 8 WEEK 12
    ◆ Further exploration with larger sample size is warranted GROUP 1 GROUP 2

    For more details please contact corporateoutreach@ishausa.org

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