Evaluation of the implementation of a whole-workplace walking programme using the RE-AIM framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Promoting walking for the journey to/from work and during the working day is one potential approach to increase physical activity in adults. Walking Works was a practice-led, whole-workplace walking programme delivered by employees (walking champions). This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of Walking Works using the RE-AIM framework and provide recommendations for future delivery of whole-workplace walking programmes.

Methods

Two cross sectional surveys were conducted; 1544 (28%) employees completed the baseline survey and 918 employees (21%) completed the follow-up survey. Effectiveness was assessed using baseline and follow-up data; reach, implementation and maintenance were assessed using follow-up data only. For categorical data, Chi square tests wer

SUBMITTER: Adams EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5437663 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature