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A RE-AIM Evaluation of a Workplace Physical Activity Microgrant Initiative: The 10,000 Steps Workplace Challenge
Mitch J Duncan1, Cristina M Caperchione, Kelly Corry
1School of Medicine & Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia (Dr Duncan); Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia (Dr Duncan); Human Performance Research Centre, Sport and Exercise, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Moore Park, Sydney, Australia (Dr Caperchione); Central Queensland University, School of Health, Medical and Applied Science, Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia (Ms Corry, Ms Itallie and Dr Vandelanotte).
Objective:
This study examines the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the 10,000 Steps Pedometer Microgrant Scheme using the RE-AIM framework.
Methods:
The study used a mixed methods pre-post design. RE-AIM indicators were examined using employee surveys and workplace reports of microgrant implementation, adoption, and maintenance.
Results:
A total of 259 microgrants and 21,211 pedometers were awarded (reach). Significant increases in physical activity were observed (P < 0.05) (effectiveness). Many (78%) workplaces reported using at least one challenge resource (adoption). Barriers were higher (26.5%) or lower (20.5%) than anticipated participation rates (implementation). Fifty percent of workplaces would continue to promote physical activity (maintenance).
Conclusions:
The microgrant reached a large number of employees and workplaces, increased physical activity, and achieved good levels of adoption and implementation. Employee and workplace levels of maintenance were mixed and need to be improved.
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