Workplace Intervention for Reducing Sitting Time in Sedentary Workers

Protocol for a Pilot Study Using the Behavior Change Wheel

Datos Bibliográficos

ID22079321
AutoresSamson O Ojo (0000-0002-3330-3812, University of Bedfordshire), Daniel P Bailey (0000-0003-3772-630X, University of Bedfordshire, autor de correspondencia), Angel M Chater (0000-0002-9043-2565, University of Bedfordshire, autor de correspondencia), David Hewson (0000-0002-7656-4000, University of Bedfordshire), David J Hewson
Año2022
Volumen10
Páginas832374-832374
Fecha de publicación2022-04-12
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
EditorialFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2022.832374
PMID35493386
OpenAlexW4223630666
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas57

The workplace is a major contributor to excessive sitting in office workers. There are a wide array of adverse effects of high volumes of sitting time, including an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and depression. Active workstations can be used in effective interventions to decrease workplace sitting. However, there are a lack of interventions that have been developed using a systematic process that is informed by participant needs and a framework for identifying the most appropriate content for the intervention. Applying these methods could increase adherence and potential effectiveness of the intervention. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a tailored workplace intervention to reduce and break up sitting in office workers that has been developed using the Behavior Change Wheel and the APEASE (Acceptability, Practicability, Effectiveness/cost-effectiveness, Affordability, Safety/side-effects, Equity) criteria. This article reports the protocol for this study that is currently ongoing. Participants will be cluster-randomized (by offices) to control and intervention groups. The evaluation of the intervention includes determining feasibility by assessing participant recruitment, retention and data completion rates. Adherence to the intervention will be assessed based on daily sitting and standing time relative to guidelines provided to participants as part of the intervention. Outcome measures also include productivity measured using Ecological Momentary Assessment, absenteeism, presenteeism, cardiometabolic risk markers, and wellbeing. The findings of this study will inform the effective design and implementation of interventions for reducing and breaking up sitting in office workers

Absenteeism · Behavior change · Health promotion · Intervention mapping · Physical therapy · Presenteeism · Psychological intervention · Public health · Sick leave · Sitting · Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders · Medicine · Nursing · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Workplace Health and Well-being