The effects of a physical activity intervention on employees in small and medium enterprises: A mixed methods study

Edmunds, Sarah; Stephenson, Duncan; Clow, Angela

doi:10.3233/wor-121523

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“…However, the study by Merrill and colleagues (2012), which is also cross-sectional, showed that the association might be the other way around, in other words, that employees who have a lower risk of high SP are more likely to utilize fitness activities. Moreover, the results for the study are also supported by prospective findings (Edmunds, Stehpenson & Clow, 2012). The identified association between use of health profile assessments and lower SP might be explained by the assessed employees having had their health monitored, which may indicate health risks and potentially motivate a behavioral change.…”

Section: Individual-directed Whp Measuressupporting

confidence: 73%

“…The results of the study indicated that the employees who had used health profile assessment and fitness activities had a somewhat but significantly lower risk of being SP. Previous research about SP and associations to WHP are limited and inconsistent, with some studies showing no associations between individual-directed WHP measures and SP (Bustillos & Trigoso, 2013;Christensen, et al 2013) and some revealing associations between individualdirected WHP measures and SP (Edmunds, Stehpenson & Clow, 2012;Merrill, et al 2012).…”

Section: Individual-directed Whp Measuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Workplace health promotion and employee health in Swedish municipal social care organizations

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Background: People working in social care constitute the largest occupational group in Sweden and they have the highest prevalence of sickness absence. Since sickness absence results in great human and societal costs, there is incentive to develop initiatives to promote health for this group. Previous research about both what measures are effective and how soon effects occur are limited and more knowledge about this is needed. Aim: The overall aim of the thesis was to gain more knowledge about associations between workplace health promotion and employee health, sickness absence, and sickness presence in municipal social care organizations. Method: Four studies were conducted concerning social care organizations and their employees in 60 Swedish municipalities, based on data from registers as well as from surveys to employees, top managers, and policy makers, respectively. A randomized sample of 60 of the 290 municipalities in Sweden and a randomized sample of 15,871 people employed at least half time throughout 2006 within the social care sector in these 60 municipalities was used. A questionnaire was sent to the employees selected (9270) and 58% replied (study I-IV). Another questionnaire was sent to top managers who represented the employer in the same 60 municipalities (n=60) (study II). A third questionnaire was sent to policymakers in the 60 municipalities (study III). Register data was obtained on sickness absence (>14 days) in 2006 for the 9270 employees and on long-term sickness absence (>90 days) in 2007-2012 for all social service workers in the 60 municipalities. Both cross-sectional (study I-II and IV) and prospective (study III) study designs were used, using individual level data (study IV) and organizational level data (study I-III). Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multiple linear and logistic regression analyses, and structural equation modelling analyses were performed. Results: Organizations that had more favorable employee ratings of individual-and organizational-directed (psychosocial work conditions) workplace health promotion measures had better health and lower sickness absence levels among their employees (study I). Organizational-and individual-directed workplace health promotion measures and employee satisfaction with workplace health promotion measures were associated with better employee health (study II). There was an association between provision of organizational-directed workplace health promotion measures (prevention program) and future lower levels of long-term sickness absence (study III). There were associations present between the use of health profile assessment and fitness activities and a lower odds ratio of being sickness present (study IV). Conclusions: There were low or moderate associations between provision/use of workplace health promotion for individual and/or organizational approaches and lower levels of poor selfrated health, lower future incidence of long-term sickness absence, and lower odds ratio for sickness presence.

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Workplace health promotion and employee health in Swedish municipal social care organizations

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“…PA has shown to increase general health rating and positive mood states (Edmunds, Stephenson, & Clow, 2013). PA has shown to increase general health rating and positive mood states (Edmunds, Stephenson, & Clow, 2013).…”

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Technology and physical activity motivation

Bice¹,

Ball

McClaran

2015

International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Technological devices have evolved into a popular social trend becoming a part of many people's daily life. As a result, technology devices are becoming more commonly used for different tasks and activities. The current study examined if wearing a Nike Fuelband (FB) SE increased physical activity (PA) motivation for an adult population. The research design included an 8-week, pre-/post-test intervention. The inclusion of the FB SE served as the research intervention. Participants (n = 42) included two convenient samples located in Colorado and Nebraska. Prior to study investigation, participants were trained how to use all the functions of the device, associated Nike+ Connect program, and given additional resources for reference. Participants completed the Exercise Motivation Inventory-2 before device training and post 8 weeks. Pre-and post-data were analysed using a paired t-test. The current study reports that significant differences were present among the measured constructs of affiliation, enjoyment, challenge, and positive health motivation. Participants who used the FB reported a significant increase in the motivation constructs of affiliation, enjoyment, challenge, and positive health motivation over an 8-week intervention. This study suggests that electronic activity-tracking devices can be valuable tools for behaviour change, aiding efforts to increase adult PA levels and decrease trends of obesity.

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“…The champion in our study possessed all of these attributes. Champions selected for their strong communication and interpersonal skill set; and confidence, interest and commitment to physical activity were associated with significant intervention increases in moderate or higher physical activity in one workplace study (Edmunds et al, 2013). In contrast, in a workplace sitting intervention, champions were selected from those who initially volunteered for formative research focus groups, and not for their seniority or social capital.…”

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Australian employee perceptions of an organizational-level intervention to reduce sitting

Brakenridge

Healy

Hadgraft

et al. 2017

Health Promotion International

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Stand Up Lendlease-a cluster-randomized trial targeting reductions in sitting time in Australian office workers (n = 153, 18 manager-led teams, 1 organization)-effectively reduced sitting time during work hours and across the day after 12 months. The trial included two arms: organizational-support strategies (e.g. manager support, emails) with or without an activity tracker. The current study aimed to examine participant perceptions of the intervention, and perceived barriers and facilitators for reducing sitting time. Telephone interviews (n = 50 participants; conducted at 6-10 months) and three focus groups (n = 21 participants; conducted at 16 months) evaluated the intervention with qualitative data analysed thematically. Several consistent themes emerged across both short and long-term time points and intervention groups. Support and role modelling of desired behaviours from important organization personnel and receiving feedback on sitting levels were key drivers of change. Improvements in awareness about sitting, and workplace culture changes supporting active work practices were positive impacts of the intervention, but some participants also reported that initial cultural effects had dissipated and the intervention needed 'reinvigoration'. Participants desired additional 'tools' to maintain sitting less and being active, such as sit-stand desks, standing meeting tables and activity trackers. In summary, the intervention raised awareness and initiated cultural changes towards active work practices, however, additional support may be required to maintain changes in organizational culture long term. Practical tools to support sitting changes, organizational and management support and role modelling, as well as ongoing 'reinvigoration' are key strategies for short and long-term intervention success in office workplaces.

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The effects of a physical activity intervention on employees in small and medium enterprises: A mixed methods study

Cited by 51 publications

References 41 publications

Workplace health promotion and employee health in Swedish municipal social care organizations

Workplace health promotion and employee health in Swedish municipal social care organizations

Technology and physical activity motivation

Australian employee perceptions of an organizational-level intervention to reduce sitting

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