Workplace Sitting and Height-Adjustable Workstations

Neuhaus, Maike; Healy, Geneviève N.; Dunstan, David W.; Owen, Neville; Eakin, Elizabeth G.

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2013.09.009

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“…It is clear from this research, and consistent with similar studies, that a single individual physical environmental modification (sit-stand workstation) is not enough to change stepping behaviors [6,24,25]. Previously, three studies have utilized sit-stand workstations as part of a multicomponent intervention to increase the number of steps taken [10,24,25].…”

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“…The study sample contained more females (86%) than males (14%); a result of the study locations having a greater proportion of female employees. Participants demographic characteristics and time spent sitting at baseline (392 minutes), were comparable to participants in other office-based studies utilising sit-stand workstations to reduce sedentary behavior [6,24,25].…”

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confidence: 69%

“…When compared to studies that were undertaken at non-health organizations, those that were undertaken at health related organizations had larger reductions in sitting time [10,24]. This may be because staff at health related organizations have an interest in health and a greater motivation to reduce sedentary behaviors [28].…”

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Uprising: An examination of sit-stand workstations, mental health and work ability in sedentary office workers, in Western Australia

Tobin

Leavy

Jancey

2016

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Abstract. BACKGROUND:Office-based staff spend around three quarters of their work day sitting. People who sit for long periods while at work are at greater risk of adverse health outcomes. OBJECTIVE: The pilot study aimed to determine the effect of sit-stand workstations on office-based staff sedentary and physical activity behaviors, work ability and self-reported physical and mental health outcomes. METHODS: A two-group pre-post study design assessed changes in sedentary and physical activity behaviors (time spent sitting, standing and stepping and sit-stand transitions and number of steps taken) work ability and physical and mental health. Physical activity behaviors were measured using activPAL activity monitors and self-reported data on work ability and physical and mental health were collected using an online questionnaire. RESULTS: Relative to the controls (n = 19), the intervention group (n = 18) significantly decreased time spent sitting by 100 minutes (p < 0.001) and increased standing time by 99 minutes (p < 0.001). There was a decrease in self-reported current work ability when compared to lifetime best (p = 0.008). There were no significant differences for all other sedentary behavior, other workability outcomes, physical health or mental health outcomes at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: The Uprising Study found that sit-stand workstations are an effective strategy to reduce occupational sitting time in office-based workers over a one month period.

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Uprising: An examination of sit-stand workstations, mental health and work ability in sedentary office workers, in Western Australia

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Jancey

2016

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“…One trial reported successful reductions in sitting time by 125 minutes/day over 4 weeks [89], while two longer 12 week randomised controlled trials reduced sitting time 94 minutes/day [90], and 58.7 minutes/day [91] respectively, with reductions in waist circumference compared to a control condition.…”

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Managing Sedentary Behavior to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

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(142 words)Modern human environments are vastly different to those of our forebears. Rapidly advancing technology in transportation, communications, workplaces and home entertainment confer a wealth of benefits, but increasingly come with costs to human health.Sedentary behaviour -too much sitting as distinct from too little physical activitycontributes adversely to cardiometabolic health outcomes and premature mortality. Findings from observational epidemiology have been synthesised in meta-analyses and evidence is now shifting into the realm of experimental trials with the aim of identifying novel mechanisms and potential causal relationships. We discuss recent observational and experimental evidence that makes a compelling case for reducing and breaking up prolonged sitting time in both the primary-prevention and disease management contexts. We also highlight future research needs, the opportunities for developing targeted interventions, and the potential of population-wide initiatives designed to address too much sitting as a health risk.

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“…The relevance of addressing workplace sitting time for workplace health and safety [2,3] and for public health [4] has been acknowledged and there have been several recent interventions, incorporating a range of activity-promoting strategies, that have demonstrated that reducing prolonged sitting is feasible and acceptable to both employers and employees within the desk-based workplace [5][6][7][8][9].…”

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Assessing the Feasibility and Pre-Post Impact Evaluation of the Beta (Test) Version of the BeUpstanding Champion Toolkit in Reducing Workplace Sitting: Pilot Study (Preprint)

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Winkler³

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Workplace Sitting and Height-Adjustable Workstations

Abstract: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry 00363297.

Cited by 201 publications

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Uprising: An examination of sit-stand workstations, mental health and work ability in sedentary office workers, in Western Australia

Uprising: An examination of sit-stand workstations, mental health and work ability in sedentary office workers, in Western Australia

Managing Sedentary Behavior to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Assessing the Feasibility and Pre-Post Impact Evaluation of the Beta (Test) Version of the BeUpstanding Champion Toolkit in Reducing Workplace Sitting: Pilot Study (Preprint)

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