Evaluation of the communication strategy for promoting physical activity in a cross-company network in Germany: A mixed-methods analysis

Hoffmann, Carina; Schaller, Andrea

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.905451

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“…Afterwards, the implemented communication strategy during the KomRueBer project was addressed. The results concerning the implemented communication strategy have been published elsewhere [ 49 ]. The present paper focuses on the first part of the interviews, discussing the experienced facilitators and barriers during the implementation and realisation of the cross-company network for the promotion of physical activity, and the roles of different stakeholders within the network, especially the role of the network manager.…”

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Network development in workplace health promotion – empirically based insights from a cross-company network promoting physical activity in Germany

Gernert,

Fohr,

Schaller

2024

BMC Public Health

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Background In the field of health promotion, interorganisational networks are of growing relevance. However, systematic and target-oriented network management is of utmost importance for network development. The aim of this article is to report on the development of a cross-company network promoting physical activity, and to identify necessary activities and competencies for a systematic network management. Methods The network was systematically planned and implemented in a German technology park comprising different companies. To assess and describe the development of the network, quantitative social network analysis was conducted. To answer the question on the activities and competencies for systematic network development semi-structured interviews with participating stakeholders, and a focus group discussion with health promotion experts were conducted. The interviews were analysed deductively and inductively with the structuring content analysis method and the focus group discussion was analysed deductively by summarising key aspects of the discussion. Results Network metrics showed that the network became larger and denser during the planning phase, and stagnated during the implementation phase. As key facilitators for network development, participation of all stakeholders, a kick-off event, and the driving role of a network manager were identified. Necessary activities of the network manager were related to structural organisation, workplace health promotion offers, and cross-sectional tasks. The results suggested that not only professional and methodological competencies, but also social and self-competencies were required by the manager. Conclusions Our study provides initial guidance regarding the activities and required competencies of an interorganisational network manager. The results are of particular relevance for the context of workplace health promotion, since a network manager can be considered as a driving role for planning and implementing a cross-company network. Trial registration The study is registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00020956, 18/06/2020).

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Network development in workplace health promotion – empirically based insights from a cross-company network promoting physical activity in Germany

Gernert,

Fohr,

Schaller

2024

BMC Public Health

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“…Complex adaptive decision‐making in OHW has not yet been effectively addressed (Hoffmann & Schaller, 2022). Although the previous interventions, programs, etc.…”

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Prioritizing decision‐making of health and well‐being response tactics: Incorporating organizational and individual shared demands

Zhou

Sun

et al. 2023

Stress and Health

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As a major energy source in China, the occupational health and well‐being (OHW) of miners is a priority. Various statistical techniques have been used to identify factors or assess OHW to provide valuable information for the implementation of health promotion activities. The main bottleneck is the limited focus on solutions that address the demands of both organizations and individuals, and scientific and effective decision‐making is pending. Therefore, this study describes the OHW mechanism covering both antecedents and consequences through the driving force‐pressure‐state‐impact‐response model. A probabilistic model of management tradeoff analysis was established by using a Bayesian decision network. Causal relationships and dependencies between multiple factors are captured visually. The model was verified and applied with samples of miners (N = 816). The results showed that the comprehensive strategy (R5) was the best tactic, and the management effect of stress (R2) and vulnerability (R3) was prominent. This study provides a valuable tool for managers to identify priority management factors. Prioritizing tactics formulated from dual demands of organizational and individual can ensure project feasibility, operability, and effectiveness. This study is a novel attempt to combine theory with practice, which is timely and necessary for management.

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Implementing workplace health promotion in nursing – A process evaluation in different care settings

Lützerath,

Bleier,

Gernert

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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Objective Workplace health promotion (WHP) in Germany is receiving increasing support from health insurance funds. Nevertheless, there is hardly any knowledge on the process of how health outcomes are achieved, especially in nursing. The aim of the study was to find out how and what can be implemented in different care settings and to examine the reactions and interactions of the participants under routine conditions. Methods Guided by a logic model, a holistic WHP approach was implemented in four acute care hospitals, seven inpatient care facilities and four outpatient care services from April 2021 to October 2022. Data on realized WHP interventions, participant assessment and topics of work design was collected and analyzed descriptively. Results The realized WHP interventions were adapted depending on the content and context. Mainly short relaxation interventions were delivered or those with an event character were received by participants. The highest participation rate of planned participants was achieved in team building training. Participants predominantly assessed WHP interventions as useful, the quality as (very) good and were generally (very) satisfied with the intervention components. For work design topics, intentions for the design of work organization were mainly documented in action plans. Conclusion Cooperation with practitioners in research should be continued as a contribution to quality development. This could provide suggestions as to which content adjustments lead to greater acceptance by the target group in a specific context. Trial registration The project was registered in the German Clinical Trial Register (DRKS00024961, 2021/04/09).

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Evaluation of the communication strategy for promoting physical activity in a cross-company network in Germany: A mixed-methods analysis

Cited by 3 publications

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Network development in workplace health promotion – empirically based insights from a cross-company network promoting physical activity in Germany

Network development in workplace health promotion – empirically based insights from a cross-company network promoting physical activity in Germany

Prioritizing decision‐making of health and well‐being response tactics: Incorporating organizational and individual shared demands

Implementing workplace health promotion in nursing – A process evaluation in different care settings

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