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Office workers' perspectives on implementing active breaks supported by a digital intervention to alleviate spinal
Carlos Tersa-Miralles1, Cristina Bravo1, Maria Masbernat-Almenara1
1Departament d'Infermeria i Fisioteràpia, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Grup de Recerca de Cures en Salut (GRECS), IRBLleida, Biomedical Research Institute Dr. Pifarré Foundation, Lleida, Spain; Grup d'Estudis Societat, Salut, Educació i Cultura (GESEC), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.
Office workers with spinal pain are open to digital tools for active breaks. Personalised guidance is key for managing pain and improving workplace well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Digital health interventions
- Musculoskeletal disorders
Background:
- Work-related spinal pain is a significant issue for office workers, impacting productivity and causing disability.
- Integrating active breaks into the workday is challenging despite their known benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate office workers' perspectives on a digital intervention for active breaks.
- To understand beliefs, expectations, and barriers related to managing work-related spinal pain through digital tools.
Main Methods:
- Seventeen office workers experiencing spinal pain were interviewed.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted between June 2023 and February 2024.
- Data analysis utilized Malterud's systematic text condensation framework.
Main Results:
- Participants reported persistent spinal pain from static postures and job stress, leading to passive coping.
- Active breaks were seen as beneficial, but integration faced barriers like workload and managerial concerns.
- Digital interventions were favored for convenience, but personalized health professional guidance was deemed essential for adherence.
Conclusions:
- Office workers are receptive to digital interventions for active breaks to manage spinal pain.
- Self-management strategies and physiotherapist support are crucial for successful adoption.
- Worker involvement is vital for designing effective workplace health programs.
