Development of a logic model for a physical activity-based employee wellness program for mass transit workers

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Public Health Interventions
• Worksite Wellness Programs

Background:

• Transportation workers face significant worksite health risks.
• Existing wellness programs often overlook this large workforce sector.
• Physical activity is crucial for improving mass transit employee health.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a logic model for a physical activity-based wellness program tailored to mass transit employees.
• To outline program theory, target population, and logic model components.
• To provide a framework for broader application in transportation industries.

Main Methods:

• Program theory was informed by in-person interviews and focus groups with employees.
• A logic model was developed based on identified employee needs and barriers.
• The model outlines short-term outcomes and program activity chains.

Main Results:

• Identified 4 key short-term outcome categories for the wellness program.
• Established a chain of responses linking program activities to desired health outcomes.
• The logic model provides a scalable framework for diverse worksite populations.

Conclusions:

• A physical activity-centered logic model is essential for mass transit employee wellness.
• This model offers a transferable framework for improving health in similar at-risk workforces.
• The developed logic model has potential for significant public health impact across the transportation sector.