The Impact of a Workplace-Based Weight Loss Program on Work-Related Outcomes in Overweight Male Shift Workers

Morgan, Philip J.; Collins, Clare E.; Plotnikoff, Ronald C.; Cook, Alyce T.; Berthon, Bronwyn S.; Mitchell, Simon; Callister, Robin

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“…Sample size is another area for improvement. In this review, only three studies reported sample sizes with adequate power to detect a statistically significant difference in primary outcomes of interest (36,58,59,63).…”

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“…However, improvements were not universal or consistent in magnitude across studies and studies with higher quality scores appeared to find less favorable changes. Again, because shift-scheduling changes were generally implemented across workplaces, randomiza- (56,57), body composition, blood pressure, and physical activity (58,59). This suggests that lifestyle habits may not improve spontaneously among shift workers as a result of shift schedule changes, and interventions specifically targeted at improving lifestyle behaviors may be necessary.…”

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“…Four interventions were implemented to modify behavior (table 5): a 1-hour rest period for electric power plant workers on the night shift (55), a physical activity program for nurses and nursing aides (56, 57), a weight loss program among aluminum plant workers (58,59), and an educational program about strategies to enhance adaptation to shift work for emergency department attending physicians (60). The number of workers in these studies ranged from 6-110 (mean 50.8, median 43.5).…”

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Health-related interventions among night shift workers: a critical review of the literature

Neil-Sztramko¹,

Pahwa²,

Demers³

et al. 2014

Scand J Work Environ Health

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The following articles refer to this text: 2014;40 (6) 543Review Scand J Work Environ Health. 2014:40(6):543-556. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3445 Health-related interventions among night shift workers: a critical review of the literature Objectives Associations between shift work and chronic disease have been observed, but relatively little is known about how to mitigate these adverse health effects. This critical review aimed to (i) synthesize interventions that have been implemented among shift workers to reduce the chronic health effects of shift work and (ii) provide an overall evaluation of study quality.Methods MeSH terms and keywords were created and used to conduct a rigorous search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, and EMBASE for studies published on or before 13 August 2012. Study quality was assessed using a checklist adapted from Downs & Black.Results Of the 5053 articles retrieved, 44 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Over 2354 male and female rotating and permanent night shift workers were included, mostly from the manufacturing, healthcare, and public safety industries. Studies were grouped into four intervention types: (i) shift schedule; (ii) controlled light exposure; (iii) behavioral; and, (iv) pharmacological. Results generally support the benefits of fast-forward rotating shifts; simultaneous use of timed bright light and light-blocking glasses; and physical activity, healthy diet, and health promotion. Mixed results were observed for hypnotics. Study quality varied and numerous deficiencies were identified.Conclusions Except for hypnotics, several types of interventions reviewed had positive overall effects on chronic disease outcomes. There was substantial heterogeneity among studies with respect to study sample, interventions, and outcomes. There is a need for further high-quality, workplace-based prevention research conducted among shift workers.

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Health-related interventions among night shift workers: a critical review of the literature

Neil-Sztramko¹,

Pahwa²,

Demers³

et al. 2014

Scand J Work Environ Health

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“…This emphasizes the importance of introducing programs aimed at weight loss, with the objective of improving workers' health, productivity and self-esteem. Research conducted in Australia sought to conduct intervention through sessions of education, physical activity for overweight and obese men at an aluminum company, observing that in 14 weeks, there was an average loss of 4.4 kg (18) . Confirming previous research, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, a program was established with the same aims of the research conducted in Australia, but with the introduction of healthy foods in the company's restaurant, so that workers would acquire healthy habits and apply them outside the work environment (38) .…”

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Qualidade de vida no trabalho: avaliação de estudos de intervenção

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Objective: to analyze the production of knowledge about interventions on quality of working life. Method: integrative review study. The following databases were used for study selection: SciELO, Medline and PubMed. Results: the sample included 25 national and international articles that described programs and methods to acquire healthy habits at the workplace and attenuate its mental demands. Conclusion: by observing the number of businesses throughout the world, a low number of programs addressing workers' health and well-being can be found, and the establishment of effi cient policies at institutions could improve this situation. Descriptors: Intervention Studies; Quality of Life; Work; Health Promotion; Review. RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a produção de conhecimento sobre intervenções em qualidade de vida no trabalho. Método: estudo de revisão integrativa. Para seleção dos estudos, utilizou-se as bases de dados: SciELO, Medline e PubMed. Resultados: a amostra incluiu 25 artigos nacionais e internacionais que descreveram programas e maneiras de adquirir hábitos saudáveis no ambiente laboral e amenizar as demandas mentais decorrentes do mesmo. Conclusão: diante da quantidade de empresas em todo o mundo, verifi ca-se número inexpressivo de programas voltados para a saúde e bem-estar dos trabalhadores, e a implantação de políticas efi cientes nas instituições poderia minimizar tal situação. Descritores: Estudos de Intervenção; Qualidade de Vida; Trabalho; Promoção da Saúde; Revisão. RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la producción de conocimiento sobre intervenciones en calidad de vida en el trabajo. Método: estudio de revisión integrativa. Para la selección de los estudios, se utilizaron las bases de datos: SciELO, Medline y PubMed. Resultados: la muestra incluyó 25 artículos nacionales e internacionales que describieron programas y maneras de adquirir hábitos saludables en el ambiente laboral y amenizar las demandas mentales resultantes del mismo. Conclusión: frente a la cantidad de empresas en todo el mundo, se verifi ca un número inexpresivo de programas direccionados a la salud y bienestar de los trabajadores, y la implantación de políticas efi cientes en las instituciones podría minimizar dicha situación.

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“…Several studies have investigated the particular problems overweight people face at work: their personal protective equipment that may not fit their anthropometric characteristics, 1 the main professions that are associated with obe-a r t i c l e sity, especially men working in transport, 2 professional factors, especially the impact of shift work, which increases the risk of being overweight, [3][4][5] macroeconomic consequences, 6 and increased work injuries and absenteeism. 3,[6][7][8][9][10] Obese people often undergo discrimination at work. 7,[11][12][13] Programs of intervention to reduce weight have been also tested by companies with short-term but not long-term efficiency.…”

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Employment and Professional Outcomes in 803 Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery in a French Reference Center for Obesity

Durand-Moreau

Gautier

Bécouarn

et al. 2015

Int J Occup Environ Med

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The Impact of a Workplace-Based Weight Loss Program on Work-Related Outcomes in Overweight Male Shift Workers

Abstract: The Workplace POWER weight loss program improved a number of important work-related outcomes in male shift workers.

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Health-related interventions among night shift workers: a critical review of the literature

Health-related interventions among night shift workers: a critical review of the literature

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