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Are worksite interventions effective in increasing physical activity? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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posted on 2023-06-07, 18:09 authored by Charles Abraham, Ella Graham-Rowe
Worksite interventions have the potential to reach a broad and captive audience and overcome one of the most widely cited barriers to increasing physical activity (PA), namely, a lack of time. A systematic review and random effects, meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of worksite interventions to enhance PA. Thirty-seven intervention evaluations reporting 55 unique interventions met our inclusion criteria. Results indicate that, overall, worksite interventions have small, positive effects on PA and this effect is smaller when fitness, as opposed to self-report, outcome measures are reported (ds = 0.15 versus 0.23). Worksite interventions targeting PA specifically as opposed to general lifestyle change were found to be more effective whether evaluated in terms of increased fitness (0.29 versus 0.08) or increased self-reported PA (0.27 versus 0.14). Those promoting walking as opposed to other forms of PA were also more effective (0.54 versus 0.16). Interventions providing individually tailored information or instructions were not found to be more effective, but there was evidence that specific goal setting and goal review techniques may enhance fitness gains.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Health Psychology Review

ISSN

1743-7199

Issue

1

Volume

3

Page range

108-144

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  • Psychology Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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