A Workplace Intervention to Promote Stair Climbing: Greater Effects in the Overweight

Eves, Frank F.; Webb, Oliver J.; Mutrie, Nanette

doi:10.1038/oby.2006.259

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“…?"). 33 Interview work indicates that this approach is more likely to motivate stair choice than generic entreaties to be active (eg, "Regular stair climbing helps to keep you active"). 34 Eves et al's intervention persuaded an extra 2.5% of 'normal weight' individuals to climb the stairs.…”

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A Statistical Summary of Mall-Based Stair-Climbing Interventions

Webb

Eves²,

Kerr³

2011

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Background: Stair climbing is an accessible activity with proven health benefits. This article summarizes the effectiveness of mall-based stair-climbing interventions, while controlling for, and examining, potential moderators of stair/escalator choice. Methods: Six comparable studies were identified, which used poster/ banner prompts to promote stair choice. Original data were combined and analyzed using logistic regression. Pedestrians' stair/escalator choices (N = 127,221) provided the dichotomous outcome variable. Demographics (eg, gender), condition (baseline vs. intervention), and 'pedestrian traffic volume' were entered as potential moderators. To examine durability of effects, the rate of stair climbing in each half of the intervention period was compared. Results: Overall, stair choice was more common in men (odds ratio [OR] = 1.72), under-60s (OR = 1.91), Whites (OR = 1.38), those without accompanying children (OR = 1.53), and periods of high traffic (OR = 1.55). The rate of stair climbing increased in the intervention phase relative to baseline (OR = 2.09), with greater effects among women (OR = 1.99) versus men (OR = 1.86), and under-60s (OR = 2.62) versus over-60s (OR = 1.93). Intervention effects fell slightly during the second half of the intervention period (OR = 0.92). Conclusions: Conventional mass media campaigns engage an extra 5.0% of people in physical activity. The current calculations indicate that comparatively simple poster/banner prompts can increase stair climbing in mall settings by 6.0%.

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“…For example, 2 methodologically-robust studies have demonstrated effects of weight status on stair climbing. 19,33 In addition, the physical characteristics of the setting may be important. A recent audit of university faculty buildings identified 10 spatial variables which influenced stair use (eg, stair width).…”

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A Statistical Summary of Mall-Based Stair-Climbing Interventions

Webb

Eves²,

Kerr³

2011

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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“…For example, open and accessible stairwells and on-site physical activity facilities at worksites increased the physical activity of employees. 115,116 …”

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Worksite Wellness Programs for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Carnethon¹,

Whitsel²,

Franklin³

et al. 2009

Circulation

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W ith Ͼ130 million Americans employed across the United States, workplaces provide a large audience for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke prevention activities. Experience has shown that workplace wellness programs are an important strategy to prevent the major shared risk factors for CVD and stroke, including cigarette smoking, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, physical inactivity, and diabetes. An estimated 25% to 30% of companies' medical costs per year are spent on employees with the major risk factors listed above. 1 Employees and their families share the financial burden through higher contributions to insurance, higher copayments and deductibles, reduction or elimination of coverage, and trade-offs of insurance benefits against wage or salary increases. When programs are successful, their influence extends beyond the individual workers to immediate family members, who are often exposed to their favorable lifestyle changes. Worksite wellness programs that can reduce these risk factors can ultimately decrease the physical and economic burden of chronic diseases, including CVD, stroke, and certain cancers.The societal benefits of a healthy employed population extend well beyond the workplace. As such, comprehensive, culturally sensitive health promotion within the workplace can improve the nation's health. The Healthy People 2010 goal is for 75% of all worksites, regardless of size, to develop comprehensive wellness programming. 2 However, the development of comprehensive programs takes time and resources, especially for smaller employers. Because program development and initiation can be resource intensive, the American Heart Association (AHA) supports incremental efforts to achieve a comprehensive worksite wellness program to address CVD and stroke prevention and makes the following recommendations. Summary of Recommendations Components of Wellness Programs• A comprehensive program aimed at improving employees' cardiovascular and general health should include the following: Tobacco cessation and prevention, regular physical activity, stress management/ reduction, early detection/screening, nutrition education and promotion, weight management, disease management, CVD education that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training, and changes in the work environment to encourage healthy behaviors and promote occupational safety and health.• Programming should be integrated into the organizational structure of the workplace by use of the following proven strategies: Health education that relies on existing valid sources and is focused on skill development that is consistent with employees' readiness to make behavior changes; initiatives that are incorporated into existing employee assistance programs; and voluntary worksite screening linkedThe American Heart Association makes every effort to avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of an outside relationship or a personal, professional, or business interest of a member of the ...

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“…29 In the latter study, a significant effect on stair climbing (ascent) was seen (OR 1.12, p<0.005). Kerr et al 30 reported no significant intervention effect for stair climbing, but there was a significant increase in stair descent (OR 1.21, 95% CI 1.07 -1.37).…”

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Are point-of-decision prompts in a sports science and medicine centre effective in changing the prevalence of stair usage? A preliminary study

Pillay¹

2009

SA J. Sports Med.

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IntroductionPhysical activity is recognised as a central component of overall approaches to primary prevention in reducing morbidity and mortality and improving well-being. 1 However, current societal trends have led to decreases in energy expenditure. 2 Encouraging the sedentary person to be more active is a public health priority and the health promotion agenda for the 21st century includes promoting incidental physical activity as part of an overall plan for active living. 3 Therefore, the current emphasis in physical activity promotion is on the accumulation of lifestyle activity. [4][5][6] Consistent with the current recommendations for physical activity, people should be encouraged to accumulate physical activity throughout the day.7 Even small amounts of activity may lead to the accumulation of an adequate level of energy expenditure over the course of the day. 8 An option easily accessible and feasible to most people for accumulating incidental physical activity is the use of stairs instead of an escalator or lift, particularly in an occupational setting where there are likely to be multiple trips during the day.Stair climbing is a physiologically vigorous physical activity shown to require 8.6 times more energy expenditure than the resting state. 9Regular stair climbing also has well-documented health dividends such as increased fitness and strength, weight loss, improved lipid profiles and reduced risk of osteoporosis. 10 In addition, stair climbing is free and readily available to most people. Most studies that have attempted to increase the use of stairs compared with an orIgInal research arTIcle are point-of-decision prompts in a sports science and medicine centre effective in changing the prevalence of stair usage? a preliminary study abstract objective. To determine the impact of a signed intervention on promoting stair versus lift usage in a health and fitness facility. Design.A 3-week observational study in which a simple timeseries design of collecting data before, during and after the introduction of an intervention was used.setting. The Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA): a 5-storey building with a centrally located lift lobby and internal stairwell.Method. Observers were placed unobtrusively on the ground floor, with good visibility of lift/stairwell, to observe ascending movement of students, staff, tenants, visitors and patients 4 hours/day (07h00 -09h00, 16h00 -18h00), 4 days/week for 3 weeks. During week 2, motivational signs were displayed on the wall next to the lift and stairs and on the floor leading to the stairwell. In week 3, signage was removed. Factors considered in predicting stair use were gender, phase of intervention, and whether persons were staff/students or visitors. to 53% during the intervention to 50% after the intervention. Odds of using the stairs during the intervention increased by 45% (odds ratio (OR) 1.45, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.25 -1.68) (p<0.00001), were 41% higher for staff/students compared with visitors (p<0.00001) and were 55% greater ...

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A Workplace Intervention to Promote Stair Climbing: Greater Effects in the Overweight

Cited by 74 publications

References 28 publications

A Statistical Summary of Mall-Based Stair-Climbing Interventions

A Statistical Summary of Mall-Based Stair-Climbing Interventions

Worksite Wellness Programs for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Are point-of-decision prompts in a sports science and medicine centre effective in changing the prevalence of stair usage? A preliminary study

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