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Wendell C Taylor¹, Jordan R Williams², Lauren E Harris²

¹The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, USA.

|August 16, 2021

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Computer prompt software programs show promise in reducing workplace sitting time and increasing physical activity. More high-quality studies are needed to confirm these positive findings for desk-based workers.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Behavioral Science
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Workplace interventions are often promoted without robust evidence of effectiveness.
The impact of computer prompt software on sedentary behavior and physical activity in the workplace is largely unknown.
A lack of evidence-based strategies hinders behavior change initiatives for desk-based employees.

Approach:

A systematic review of literature published between 2005 and 2020 was conducted.
Inclusion criteria focused on computer prompt software as behavioral change interventions during work hours.
Best-evidence synthesis criteria (random assignment, sample size, external validity) were used to evaluate study quality.

Key Points:

Six publications met the quality threshold for review, while seven did not.
Four of the six high-quality studies indicated that computer prompt software decreased sedentary behavior and/or increased physical activity.
Two studies reported inconsistent results regarding the effectiveness of these programs.

Conclusions:

Computer prompt software programs demonstrate potential for improving the health of desk-based workers by reducing sedentary time.
Further high-quality, scientific research is necessary to establish conclusive evidence.
This review provides guidance for selecting and implementing effective workplace software interventions.