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Gregory Garrett1, Hongwei Zhao2, Adam Pickens1

  • 1Department of Environmental & Occupational Health, Texas A&M School of Public Health, College Station, TX, 77843, USA.

Applied Ergonomics
|May 22, 2019
PubMed
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Computer prompts significantly boosted sit-stand workstation use, increasing daily standing transitions by 229%. This effect was sustained, showing prompts effectively encourage healthier work habits and sustained use of sit-stand desks.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Sit-to-stand workstations aim to reduce sedentary behavior and enhance worker health.
  • Sustained use of these workstations is challenging, with anecdotal evidence suggesting declining adoption over time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To objectively measure sit-stand workstation usage.
  • To evaluate the impact of computer-based prompts on usage and sustainability.

Main Methods:

  • 200 office workers (118 control, 82 treatment) were monitored over 4.5 months.
  • A 6-week baseline preceded a 3-month experimental period with computer prompts for the treatment group.

Main Results:

  • Computer prompts increased daily standing transitions by 229% during the experimental period.
Keywords:
Behavior changeBody discomfortMotivationSit-stand desks

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  • This increase was sustained throughout the 3 months.
  • 40% of participants adhered to a set sit-to-stand schedule.

    • Conclusions:

    • Computer-based prompts are effective in motivating employees to increase and sustain sit-to-stand workstation use.
    • Prompts can help overcome challenges in long-term adoption of ergonomic interventions.
    • This technology-based approach offers a scalable solution for promoting healthier work environments.