What works? A qualitative study of participants experiences of a traditional lifestyle intervention with a work focus.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Obesity is related to lower labour force participation, increased sickness absence and reduced productivity. The rehabilitation services in Norway have not had much experience introducing a work dimension into lifestyle interventions for persons with obesity. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate one such type of intervention.

Methods

This is a qualitative study seeking to gather data on the participants' experiences. Twenty participants were recruited from two lifestyle interventions. Intervention A, with work focus, included lectures and individual guidance from a work consultant in addition to the lifestyle intervention. Intervention B was a traditional lifestyle intervention. Data were collected by semi-structured interviews held at each stay.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Andersen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9448365 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature