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  • 1Yorkshire Quality and Safety Research Group, Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK. rosie.mceachan@bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk

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A workplace physical activity intervention showed no significant increase in physical activity (measured by IPAQ). However, it did improve health markers like blood pressure and heart rate, though it was not cost-effective.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Physical activity is crucial for employee health and workplace productivity.
  • Worksite interventions aim to increase physical activity levels.
  • Evaluating the impact and cost-effectiveness of such programs is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a workplace physical activity intervention on physical activity levels and health outcomes.
  • To determine the cost-effectiveness of the intervention.
  • To explore challenges in evaluating large-scale randomized controlled trials in real-world settings.

Main Methods:

  • A cluster randomized controlled trial involving 1260 participants across 44 UK worksites.
  • Intervention group received a 3-month toolkit targeting the Theory of Planned Behavior.

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  • Physical activity (IPAQ short-form) and health outcomes were measured at baseline and 9 months post-intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant increase in physical activity (MET minutes) was observed compared to the control group.
    • Significant reductions in systolic blood pressure (B=-1.79 mmHg) and resting heart rate (B=-2.08 beats) were found.
    • A significant increase in body mass index (B=0.18 units) was noted in the intervention group.

    Conclusions:

    • The worksite physical activity intervention yielded mixed results, with no improvement in measured physical activity but positive effects on certain health indicators.
    • The intervention was not found to be cost-effective, though variability suggests potential for future research.
    • The study highlights the complexities of conducting rigorous evaluations of workplace health interventions in practical settings.