Investigating associations between physical activity and presenteeism: a scoping review protocol.

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Public Health
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Physical activity is crucial for worker health and productivity.
• The relationship between physical activity and presenteeism is under-researched, with inconsistent findings.
• Variations in measuring presenteeism complicate comparisons and understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review of the literature on physical activity and presenteeism.
• To clarify the association between physical activity and presenteeism in the workplace.
• To identify research gaps and inform future studies on optimizing physical activity for productivity benefits.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive search strategy will be employed across six major scientific databases.
• Two independent reviewers will screen quantitative and qualitative studies in English.
• Data extraction will focus on presenteeism and physical activity measurement and their relationship.

Main Results:

• This section will present a descriptive overview of included studies.
• Findings will be categorized by presenteeism measurement approaches.
• The review aims to synthesize existing evidence on the physical activity-presenteeism link.

Conclusions:

• This scoping review will enhance understanding of inconsistencies in the literature.
• It will identify gaps in the evidence base regarding physical activity and presenteeism.
• The findings will guide future research and inform workplace health strategies.