Efficacy of theory-informed workplace physical activity interventions: a systematic literature review with meta-analyses

Lock, Merilyn; Post, Dannielle; Dollman, James; Parfitt, Gaynor

doi:10.1080/17437199.2020.1718528

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“…The workplace is an environment in which walking can be promoted to the adult population [ 15 , 16 ]. Review level evidence suggests workplace physical activity interventions can be effective at increasing physical activity, although the size of the effect can vary by intervention characteristics [ 17 , 18 ]. There is some indication that the most promising interventions are those that target walking [ 18 ], and incorporate self-monitoring and goal setting through a wearable device [ 17 ].…”

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“…Review level evidence suggests workplace physical activity interventions can be effective at increasing physical activity, although the size of the effect can vary by intervention characteristics [ 17 , 18 ]. There is some indication that the most promising interventions are those that target walking [ 18 ], and incorporate self-monitoring and goal setting through a wearable device [ 17 ]. A recent review by Freak–Poli et al (2020) [ 19 ] focused exclusively on evaluating workplace pedometer interventions incorporating these promising intervention components.…”

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The Effectiveness of an Annual Nationally Delivered Workplace Step Count Challenge on Changing Step Counts: Findings from Four Years of Delivery

Niven

Ryde

Wilkinson

et al. 2021

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Paths for All’s 8-week online Workplace Step Count Challenge (SCC) is a flagship program of Scotland’s National Walking Strategy. The aim of this study was to examine changes in step counts throughout the duration of the SCC, across four years of delivery. Participants were those who registered for the 2015–2018 SCCs, and reported demographic data at registration. Participants self-reported their device-measured step count for each day of the SCC. Following data screening, mean daily steps for each week were calculated. Linear mixed models (R nlme procedure), controlling for the within subject nature of the step count measure, were used to explore changes in steps over time. Gender and age group (<45 years; ≥45 years) were entered into a subsequent model. Separate models were created for each year of the SCC and for all years combined. Participants (n = 10,183) were predominantly women (76.8%), aged <45 (54.6%) and ≥45 years. In general, steps increased each week compared to week 1 (p < 0.001), with a significant increase evident at all but seven of 28 data points. Across the four years of SCC, the increase in steps at week 8 compared to week 1 ranged from 506 to 1223 steps per day, making a substantial contribution to the recommended physical activity levels for health. There was no consistent age or gender effect. The findings provide support for the continued investment in such workplace interventions.

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The Effectiveness of an Annual Nationally Delivered Workplace Step Count Challenge on Changing Step Counts: Findings from Four Years of Delivery

Niven

Ryde

Wilkinson

et al. 2021

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“…Published SRs will also be searched to identify additional keywords. [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] In addition to these searches, we will search the reference lists of included publications to identify other relevant SRs. Field experts will be also be contacted, and searches on the Sedentary Behaviour Research Network website will be conducted.…”

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“…The accumulated evidence on the effects of such interventions has been discussed in several systematic reviews (SR). [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] The scope of these reviews largely varies according to whether included primary studies aim at specifically reducing SB, [14][15][16][17][18][19][20] increasing PA [21][22][23][24] or both. 25 Some SRs have focused on specific types of interventions, such as height-adjustable workstations 16 19 or cycle and treadmill desks 23 ; while others have focused on specific types of outcomes (eg, health outcomes 15 23 24 ) or populations (eg, women 24 ).…”

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Reducing sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity in the workplace: protocol for a review of systematic reviews

Dieterich

Müller

Akksilp

et al. 2020

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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Background and objectiveIncreasing rates of urbanisation have been accompanied by higher levels of sedentary behaviour (SB) and reduced physical activity (PA) worldwide. While physical inactivity has long been identified as a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality, increased concerns about the detrimental associations between SB and health has led to the development of many interventions aimed at reducing SB and/or promoting PA. Due to the prominence of sedentary time spent at work, the workplace has been identified as a key setting to implement such interventions. Building an evidence base of effective strategies to reduce SB and/or promote PA at work is needed to help reduce the health risks faced by many employees.Methods and analysisWe aim to conduct a review of reviews (RoR) to identify, evaluate and synthesise all systematic reviews (SRs) of workplace interventions aimed at reducing SB and/or promoting PA among adults. Systematic searches for relevant SRs will be conducted in six databases: Cochrane Systematic Review Database, Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature through EBSCOhost, EMBASE, PubMed including MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science. Selection for final inclusion and data extraction will be performed by two independent reviewers. SRs will be included if they assessed interventions aimed at reducing SB or promoting PA in the workplace, and if they report on changes in the respective behavioural outcomes in the occupational domain.DiscussionThis RoR will be valuable to policy-makers and employers who are looking for strategies to promote health at work. This will also allow potential research gaps to be identified, so that the design of future studies can be better informed.Trial registerationThis study has been registered with the PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (registration number CRD42020171774).

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“…The interventions in the HIT framework are organised and presented for each IGLO level. Examples of individual-level interventions encompass those based on mindfulness [41], job crafting [73], and training generally addressing personal resources [74] such as, for instance, work-anxiety coping strategies [75], employees' self-efficacy [76], or workplace physical activity [77]. Group-level interventions typically address workshops on team cohesion, communication and performance [78].…”

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H-WORK Project: Multilevel Interventions to Promote Mental Health in SMEs and Public Workplaces

Angelis

Giusino

Nielsen

et al. 2020

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The paper describes the study design, research questions and methods of a large, international intervention project aimed at improving employee mental health and well-being in SMEs and public organisations. The study is innovative in multiple ways. First, it goes beyond the current debate on whether individual- or organisational-level interventions are most effective in improving employee health and well-being and tests the cumulative effects of multilevel interventions, that is, interventions addressing individual, group, leader and organisational levels. Second, it tailors its interventions to address the aftermaths of the Covid-19 pandemic and develop suitable multilevel interventions for dealing with new ways of working. Third, it uses realist evaluation to explore and identify the working ingredients of and the conditions required for each level of intervention, and their outcomes. Finally, an economic evaluation will assess both the cost-effectiveness analysis and the affordability of the interventions from the employer perspective. The study integrates the training transfer and the organisational process evaluation literature to develop toolkits helping end-users to promote mental health and well-being in the workplace.

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Efficacy of theory-informed workplace physical activity interventions: a systematic literature review with meta-analyses

Cited by 28 publications

References 102 publications

The Effectiveness of an Annual Nationally Delivered Workplace Step Count Challenge on Changing Step Counts: Findings from Four Years of Delivery

The Effectiveness of an Annual Nationally Delivered Workplace Step Count Challenge on Changing Step Counts: Findings from Four Years of Delivery

Reducing sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity in the workplace: protocol for a review of systematic reviews

H-WORK Project: Multilevel Interventions to Promote Mental Health in SMEs and Public Workplaces

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