{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Short-Term Efficacy of a "Sit Less, Walk More" Workplace Intervention on Improving Cardiometabolic Health and Work Productivity in Office Workers.
{Author}: Lin YP;Lin CC;Chen MM;Lee KC;
{Journal}: J Occup Environ Med
{Volume}: 59
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 03 2017
{Factor}: 2.306
{DOI}: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000955
{Abstract}: The aim of this study was to test the short-term efficacy of the Sit Less, Walk More (SLWM) workplace intervention.<BR>This was a quasi-experimental design. A total of 99 office workers from two workplaces participated in this study. The 12-week intervention included five components: monthly newsletters, motivational tools, pedometer challenge, environmental prompts, and walking route. The comparison group received monthly newsletters only.<BR>Generalized estimating equation analyses showed that the intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in weight (P = 0.029), waist circumference (P = 0.038), diastolic blood pressure (P < 0.001), walking (P < 0.001), moderate-intensity physical activity (P = 0.014), and total physical activity (P = 0.003) relative to the comparison group. A significant improvement in lost-productivity was observed in both groups (P = 0.003 to 0.008).<BR>The SLWM workplace intervention can improve worker health and lost-productivity.