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A mixed methods evaluation of a digital intervention to improve sedentary behaviour across multiple workplace settings
Macdonald, Bradley Gibson, Ann-Marie Janssen, Xanne Kirk, Alison
Macdonald, Bradley
Gibson, Ann-Marie
Janssen, Xanne
Kirk, Alison
Abstract
Background: Prolonged sedentary behaviour (SB) is associated with risk of chronic diseases. Digital interventions in SB require mixed method evaluations to understand potential for impact in real-world settings. In this study, the RE-AIM QuEST evaluation framework will be used to understand the potential of a digital health promotion application which targets reducing and breaking up SB across multiple workplace settings. Methods: Four companies and 80 employees were recruited to use a digital application. Questionnaires were used to measure SB, and additional health and work-related outcomes at baseline, one month, three month and six month follow-up. Qualitative data was collected through focus groups with employees and interviews with stakeholders. Questionnaire data was analysed using Wilcoxon Sign Rank tests and qualitative data was thematically analysed. Results: The digital application significantly increased standing time at one month for the total group and transitions per hour in one of the companies. Facilitators and barriers were identified across RE-AIM. Conclusions: Addressing the barriers which have been identified, while maintaining the positive attributes will be critical to producing an effective digital application which also has the potential for impact in the real world.
Keywords
RE-AIM, sitting time, office workers, process evaluation, workplace health
Date
2020
Type
Journal article
Journal
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Book
Volume
17
Issue
12
Page Range
1-27
Article Number
Article 4538
ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
License
CC BY 4.0
File Access
Open