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Exploring Stress and Stress-Reduction With Caregivers and Clinicians in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to Inform Intervention Development: Qualitative Interview Study

Exploring Stress and Stress-Reduction With Caregivers and Clinicians in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to Inform Intervention Development: Qualitative Interview Study

This study’s methodology was grounded in an essentialist and realist epistemology (that a reality exists independently of researcher beliefs or interpretations) [20] and informed by existing stress theory, including the situational stress model [21], on which the validated PSS:NICU (Parental Stress Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) was developed [22]. We used the framework method of thematic analysis, a qualitative method commonly used in applied health research [23].

Kristin Harrison Ginsberg, Jane Alsweiler, Jenny Rogers, Phoebe Ross, Anna Serlachius

JMIR Pediatr Parent 2025;8:e66401

Cooperative Virtual Reality Gaming for Anxiety and Pain Reduction in Pediatric Patients and Their Caregivers During Painful Medical Procedures: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Cooperative Virtual Reality Gaming for Anxiety and Pain Reduction in Pediatric Patients and Their Caregivers During Painful Medical Procedures: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Hence, the patient’s anxiety and stress can complicate treatment procedures and interfere with the healing process [2-4]. As a result, it is a common practice to sedate patients by administering medication. However, the use of such medication is associated with additional health risks [5], particularly in the context of child development [6]. An additional factor that can influence the emotional experience of child patients is their caregivers, in most cases a parent.

Stefan Liszio, Franziska Bäuerlein, Jens Hildebrand, Carolin van Nahl, Maic Masuch, Oliver Basu

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e63098

Videoconference-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Videoconference-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

The demands of caring for individuals with ADRD often prevent caregivers from engaging in self-care and other personally valued activities and can lead to significant caregiver burden, stress, and reduced quality of life (Qo L) [5,7-9].

Areum Han, Robert Oster, Hon Yuen, Jeremy Jenkins, Jessica Hawkins, Lauren Edwards

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e67545

Employers’ Perspectives of Caregiver-Friendly Workplace Policies for Caregiver-Employees Caring for Older Adults in Hong Kong: Thematic Analysis

Employers’ Perspectives of Caregiver-Friendly Workplace Policies for Caregiver-Employees Caring for Older Adults in Hong Kong: Thematic Analysis

Thus, several studies have investigated the impact of caregiver-friendly workplace policies (CFWPs) on CEs, which have been associated with the improved overall health of CEs by reducing occupational and overall stress, minimizing work interruptions, and improving performance [22,25-29]. There are also direct economic benefits accruing from adopting CFWPs. For example, educating CEs about their caregiving activities generates a net benefit ranging from US $48,010 to US $675,657 for CEs and employers [30].

Maggie Man-Sin Lee, Eng-Kiong Yeoh, Eliza Lai-Yi Wong

JMIR Aging 2025;8:e68061

Stress and Hypertension Among African American Female Family Caregivers of Persons Living With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Protocol for a Pilot Internet-Based Randomized Controlled Trial

Stress and Hypertension Among African American Female Family Caregivers of Persons Living With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Protocol for a Pilot Internet-Based Randomized Controlled Trial

One of the underlying mechanisms behind adopting healthy self-care behaviors is stress reactivity or resilience—the body’s psychological and physiological response to stress [13]. Understanding these factors can contribute to more effective and sustainable behavior changes such as healthy eating, stress management, and physical activity. Only a few studies have explored the stress and resilience associated with healthy self-care behaviors among African American caregivers.

Kathy D Wright, Ingrid K Richards Adams, Nathan P Helsabeck, Karen M Rose, Karen O Moss, Donya Nemati, Navia Palmer, Bohyun Kim, Sunita Pokhrel Bhattarai, Christopher Nguyen, Daniel Addison, Maryanna D Klatt

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e66975

Supporting Physical and Mental Health in Rural Veterans Living With Heart Failure: Protocol for a Nurse-Led Telephone Intervention Study

Supporting Physical and Mental Health in Rural Veterans Living With Heart Failure: Protocol for a Nurse-Led Telephone Intervention Study

The Theories of Social Problem-Solving [16] and Stress, Appraisal, and Coping [15] provide the foundation for the CARE-HF intervention (Figure 1). Rural veterans with HF encounter a unique variety of problems that require cognitive appraisal and appropriate problem-solving to successfully cope with HF-related challenges.

Lucinda J Graven, Laurie Abbott, Josef V Hodgkins, Thomas Ledermann, M Bryant Howren

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e63498

Effectiveness of Digital Lifestyle Interventions on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Well-Being: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effectiveness of Digital Lifestyle Interventions on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Well-Being: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

for Epidemiological Studies Depression. n PROMIS: Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System. o GAD-7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7. p PSS: Perceived Stress Scale. q PAID: problem areas in diabetes. r Not included in quantitative analyses. s APSQ: Perceived Stress Scale. t BAI: bay-annulated indigo. u PERMA: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment. v PCOS: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. w SDS: Self-Rating Depression Scale. x SAS: Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. y SWLS: Satisfaction

Jacinta Brinsley, Edward J O'Connor, Ben Singh, Grace McKeon, Rachel Curtis, Ty Ferguson, Georgia Gosse, Iris Willems, Pieter-Jan Marent, Kimberley Szeto, Joseph Firth, Carol Maher

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e56975

Proximal Effects of a Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Smoking Cessation With Wearable Sensors: Microrandomized Trial

Proximal Effects of a Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Smoking Cessation With Wearable Sensors: Microrandomized Trial

The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) measures the degree to which participants find their lives to be stressful [68,69]. The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) assesses 5 components of mindfulness including observing, describing, awareness, nonjudgment, and nonreactivity [70]. The Self-Efficacy Scale – Smoking (SES) determines an individual’s level of confidence for not smoking in positive or social situations, negative affect situations, and out of habit [71].

Christine Vinci, Steve K Sutton, Min-Jeong Yang, Sarah R Jones, Santosh Kumar, David W Wetter

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2025;13:e55379

An Integrated Platform Combining Immersive Virtual Reality and Physiological Sensors for Systematic and Individualized Assessment of Stress Response (bWell): Design and Implementation Study

An Integrated Platform Combining Immersive Virtual Reality and Physiological Sensors for Systematic and Individualized Assessment of Stress Response (bWell): Design and Implementation Study

A rising problem in our society is stress, with serious burdens imposed on individuals and society by different types of stressors, such as emotional stress, physical stress, and work stress [1,2]. The multifaceted nature of stress makes it even more problematic, with different stressors yielding different responses and consequences. For example, increased workload and time pressure has led to increased mental stress [3].

Budhachandra Khundrakpam, Melanie Segado, Jesse Pazdera, Vincent Gagnon Shaigetz, Joshua A Granek, Nusrat Choudhury

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e64492

Peer Review of “State Anxiety Biomarker Discovery: Electrooculography and Electrodermal Activity in Stress Monitoring (Preprint)”

Peer Review of “State Anxiety Biomarker Discovery: Electrooculography and Electrodermal Activity in Stress Monitoring (Preprint)”

This is a peer-review report for the preprint “State Anxiety Biomarker Discovery: Electrooculography and Electrodermal Activity in Stress Monitoring.” This review is the result of a virtual collaborative live review discussion organized and hosted by PREreview and JMIR Publications on January 16, 2025.

Daniela Saderi, Shailee Rasania, Toba Olatoye, Simon Muhindi Savai, Randa Salah Gomaa Mahmoud, Vasco Medeiros, Mitchell Collier

JMIRx Med 2025;6:e72093