None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Sitting is recognised as a new risk factor for developing chronic illnesses that is independent of physical activity. Current knowledge is limited regarding effective strategies for reducing sitting in the workplace. This study will evaluate whether using sit-stand workstations in the office changes office workers’ sitting time at work and outside of work. Sit-stand workstations allow office staff to switch between sitting and standing while they are working at their desks. Participants (n=50) will trial the sit-stand workstations for 4 weeks and complete questionnaires about their sitting time before and during the trial. They will also wear activity monitors which will objectively measure their sitting time at each measurement time point. After the trial, participants will have a debrief session where they will give feedback about the sit-stand workstations.
Interventions
The intervention involves giving office workers a sit-stand workstation to use for 4 weeks for all workdays each week (3 to 5 workdays per week depending on full-time or part-time employment status). The sit-stand workstation allows office workers to vary their posture throughout the workday between sitting and standing. Prior to receiving the sit-stand workstation, participants will receive brief training on how to use the sit-stand workstations, including how to adjust workstation height and t
The intervention involves giving office workers a sit-stand workstation to use for 4 weeks for all workdays each week (3 to 5 workdays per week depending on full-time or part-time employment status). The sit-stand workstation allows office workers to vary their posture throughout the workday between sitting and standing. Prior to receiving the sit-stand workstation, participants will receive brief training on how to use the sit-stand workstations, including how to adjust workstation height and the correct ergonomic set ups while sitting or standing. Participants will complete a workday sitting and total sitting questionnaire at 4 weeks pre-intervention (baseline), 2 weeks pre-intervention (pre-intervention), and 2 weeks mid-intervention (intervention). At each measurement timepoint, participants will wear activity monitors for that week (7 days). After the intervention, each participant will attend one focus group faciliated by two members of the research team. Each focus group will involve 5 to 6 participants and will run for approximately 45 minutes. Participants will provide their views on a range of issues relate to their time using the sit-stand workstation (e.g., effects on productivity, physical discomfort, ease of use, enjoyable, feasibility in the office)
Sponsors
Cluster for Physical Activity and Health, Prevention Research Collaboration
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Staff working at the Heart Foundation Sydney and Newcastle offices. Participants must be over the age of 18 years, work at least 3 days per week, and have sufficient English language proficiency to take part in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Working less than 3 days per week
Outcome results
None listed