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Process tracking results from the Treatwell 5-a-Day Worksite Study
M K Hunt1, R Lederman, A Stoddard
1Center for Community-Based Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|May 2, 2000
Summary
Increased employee participation in health center wellness programs led to greater fruit and vegetable consumption. More activities and higher engagement correlated with better health outcomes and program awareness.
Area of Science:
- Workplace Health Promotion
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health Nutrition
Background:
- Small community health centers face unique challenges in implementing employee wellness programs.
- Effective strategies are needed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among healthcare employees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the process and outcomes of the Treatwell 5-a-Day intervention.
- To assess the relationship between intervention implementation and employee health behavior changes.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial with minimal intervention control, worksite-only, and worksite-plus-family conditions.
- Interventions included employee advisory boards, nutrition activities, and point-of-purchase labeling.
- Measured implementation extent, reach, program awareness, and changes in fruit and vegetable consumption.
Main Results:
- Higher number of activities per employee correlated with increased program awareness and fruit/vegetable intake.
- Greater employee participation in activities was linked to higher awareness and consumption.
- Significant correlations found between activity metrics and improved dietary behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Demonstrated a dose-response relationship between intervention intensity and employee engagement.
- Findings support the effectiveness of workplace interventions in increasing fruit and vegetable consumption.
- Quantitative data indicate successful process tracking and outcome measurement.