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The implementation of multiple lifestyle interventions in two organizations: a process evaluation
Debbie Wierenga1, L H Engbers, P Van Empelen
1From Body@Work, Research Centre on Physical Activity, Work and Health (Ms Wierenga, Dr Engbers, and Dr van Mechelen), TNO-VUmc; Department of Public and Occupational Health (Ms Wierenga and Dr van Mechelen), EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam; Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (Ms Wierenga, Dr Engbers, Dr Van Empelen, and Mrs De Moes), TNO Expertise Centre Life Style, Leiden; Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Research Group Lifestyle and Health (Dr Wittink); and Research Group Social Innovation (Dr Gründemann), Utrecht, the Netherlands.
This study evaluated a worksite lifestyle program, finding high employee participation and reach. The intervention successfully increased fruit consumption but showed moderate satisfaction and fidelity.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Behavioral science
- Public health
Background:
- Worksite health promotion programs are crucial for employee well-being.
- Multicomponent lifestyle interventions aim to improve health behaviors in the workplace.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the implementation of a multicomponent lifestyle intervention across two distinct worksites.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and employee reception of the intervention.
Main Methods:
- Utilized questionnaires and interviews to collect data on eight process components.
- Assessed intervention effectiveness through employee questionnaires.
Main Results:
- High reach (96.6%) and participation (75.1%) were observed.
- The intervention significantly increased fruit consumption by 0.44 days/week.
- Moderate employee satisfaction (6.8 ± 1.1) and fidelity were reported.
Conclusions:
- The lifestyle intervention demonstrated successful reach, dose, and maintenance.
- Moderate fidelity and satisfaction suggest areas for improvement.
- The intervention was effective in enhancing employees' fruit consumption days.
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