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A worksite prevention program for construction workers: design of a randomized controlled trial
Karen M Oude Hengel1, Catelijne I Joling, Karin I Proper
1Body@Work TNO VUmc, Research Center Physical Activity, Work and Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. karen.oudehengel@tno.nl
BMC Public Health
|June 16, 2010
Summary
This study evaluates a worksite prevention program designed to improve work ability and prolong healthy working lives for construction workers. The randomized controlled trial will assess its effectiveness compared to usual care.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Ergonomics
- Workplace Interventions
Background:
- Construction workers face challenges to their work ability and healthy working life.
- A novel worksite prevention program was developed to address these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and present a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a worksite prevention program for construction workers.
- To compare the intervention group with a control group receiving usual care.
Main Methods:
- A one-year follow-up randomized controlled trial involving construction workers.
- Intervention components include physical workload reduction, improved work-recovery balance, and worker empowerment.
- Primary outcomes: work ability and health-related quality of life; Secondary outcomes: need for recovery, musculoskeletal complaints, work engagement, self-efficacy.
Main Results:
- Data collection at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months.
- Cost-effectiveness and process evaluation will be conducted.
- The study aims to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention.
Conclusions:
- The intervention is designed to appeal to construction workers and minimize disruption.
- Effectiveness will be assessed through effect and process evaluations.
- Successful implementation could lead to wider adoption in the construction industry.
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