The UP150: A Multifactorial Environmental Intervention to Promote Employee Physical and Mental Well-Being.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 19(3)2022 01 21.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1686721
ABSTRACT
Physical activity (PA) is a major health factor and studies suggest workplaces could promote PA by modifying office design, motivational strategies and technology. The present study aims to evaluate the efficiency of UP150, a multifactorial workplace intervention for the improvement and maintenance of the level of physical fitness (PF) and wellbeing. Forty-five employees were randomly divided into the experimental (EG) and control (CG) groups. The PF was assessed pre-post intervention using the cubo fitness test (CFT), the amount of PA was evaluated using the IPAQ questionnaire and accelerometers while the workload was assessed using the NASA-TLX questionnaire and psycho-physical health by using the SF-12 questionnaire. The EG worked in UP150 offices while the CG worked in their usual offices for 8 weeks. The EG and CG came back 4 weeks after the intervention for CFT retention. The EG improved CFT motor efficiency and the amount of moderate PA, while it reduced mental load. The EG retained reached motor efficiency levels 4 weeks after the intervention. No differences were found in IPAQ. The UP150 demonstrated to be a proactive environment and to be efficient in the promotion of PA, improving PF and mental health while decreasing mental load.
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Main subject:
Mental Health
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Health Promotion
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Year:
2022
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Article
Affiliation country:
Ijerph19031175
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