One‐year weight change and long‐term sickness absence in professional firefighters

Choi, BongKyoo

doi:10.1002/ajim.22722

American J Industrial Med

2017

DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22722

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One‐year weight change and long‐term sickness absence in professional firefighters

BongKyoo Choi

Abstract: One-year weight loss was associated with decreased risk of LSA in professional firefighters.

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Interventions to reduce sickness absence among healthcare workers: a systematic review

Simmons

Jones

Siriwardena

et al. 2019

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Purpose Sickness absence is a major concern for healthcare services and their employees with healthcare workers having higher sickness absence rates compared to the general population. The purpose of this paper is to systematically review randomised control trials (RCTs) that aimed to reduce sickness absence among healthcare workers. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review was conducted that aimed to include RCTs with study participants who were employed in any part of the healthcare sector. This review included any type of intervention with the primary outcome measure being sickness absence. Findings Seven studies were included in the review and consisted of one exercise-only intervention, three multicomponent intervention programmes, two influenza vaccination interventions and one process consultation. Three studies (exercise-only, one multicomponent intervention programme and one influenza vaccination intervention) were able to demonstrate a reduction in sickness absence compared to control. Research limitations/implications Due to the lack of high-quality evidence, this review identified that there are currently no interventions that healthcare organisations are able to use to effectively reduce sickness absence among their employees. This review also highlights the importance of a standardised measure of sickness absence for healthcare staff, such as shifts. Originality/value To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first systematic review to synthesise such evidence among healthcare workers.

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Interventions to reduce sickness absence among healthcare workers: a systematic review

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Jones

Siriwardena

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Weight management program for first responders: Feasibility study and lessons learned

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Lisman

Dalcin

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BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity are significant concerns for first responders (firefighters and emergency medical service providers). OBJECTIVE: This pilot study examines the feasibility of a weight loss program for career first responders. METHODS: Participants were career first responders with BMI ≥ 30 and interest in losing weight. Baseline height, weight, and body composition using dual x-ray absorptiometry, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) with follow-up weight and body composition were assessed. A 10-week weight loss program used evidencebased lifestyle goals (encouraged increasing activity levels, using tailored calorie goals, following the DASH diet, tracking with a phone app) and weekly in-person sessions with a student coach-in-training who reviewed weight and tracking information. RESULTS: Participants (N = 10) were 39.0 ± 9.9 years old with a BMI of 35.6 ± 4.7 kg/m 2 . There were significant reductions in weight -4.8 ± 2.3 kg and percent body fat -3.9 ± 1.7%. All participants had a PSQI score >5 indicating poor quality of sleep. Nine participants had FMS scores ≤14 indicating increased risk of injury. CONCLUSION: The use of commercially available apps with support from a student coach-in-training and evidence-based weight loss recommendations is a feasible approach to support career firefighters in their weight loss efforts.

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One‐year weight change and long‐term sickness absence in professional firefighters

Abstract: One-year weight loss was associated with decreased risk of LSA in professional firefighters.

Cited by 2 publications

References 55 publications

Interventions to reduce sickness absence among healthcare workers: a systematic review

Interventions to reduce sickness absence among healthcare workers: a systematic review

Weight management program for first responders: Feasibility study and lessons learned

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