Improving movement behavior in office workers: effects of two multi-level cluster-RCT interventions on mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We have previously reported on the design and efficacy of two cluster-randomized multi-level workplace interventions, attempting to decrease sedentary behavior (SED) or increase moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among office workers to improve mental health outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate intervention effects on mental health outcomes, i.e., mental wellbeing, depression or anxiety symptoms, and stress immediately after the 6-month intervention period.

Methods

Teams of 263 office workers were cluster-randomized to one of two interventions or a waitlist control group. The PA intervention (iPA) focused on increasing MVPA and the SED intervention (iSED) on reducing SED. Both multi-level interventions targeted individual office workers an

SUBMITTER: Larisch LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10985866 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature