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    Uprising: An examination of sit-stand workstations, mental health and work ability in sedentary office workers, in Western Australia

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    Authors
    Tobin, Rochelle
    Leavy, Justine
    Jancey, Jonine
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Tobin, R. and Leavy, J. and Jancey, J. 2016. Uprising: An examination of sit-stand workstations, mental health and work ability in sedentary office workers, in Western Australia. Work. 55 (2): pp. 359-371.
    Source Title
    Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation
    DOI
    10.3233/WOR-162410
    ISSN
    1875-9270
    School
    Department of Health Promotion and Sexology
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    The final publication is available at IOS Press through http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/WOR-162410

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/18948
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    BACKGROUND: Office-based staff spend around three quarters of their work day sitting. People who sit for long periods while at work are at greater risk of adverse health outcomes. OBJECTIVE: The pilot study aimed to determine the effect of sit-stand workstations on office-based staff sedentary and physical activity behaviors, work ability and self-reported physical and mental health outcomes. METHODS: A two-group pre-post study design assessed changes in sedentary and physical activity behaviors (time spent sitting, standing and stepping and sit-stand transitions and number of steps taken) work ability and physical and mental health. Physical activity behaviors were measured using activPAL activity monitors and self-reported data on work ability and physical and mental health were collected using an online questionnaire. RESULTS: Relative to the controls (n=19), the intervention group (n=18) significantly decreased time spent sitting by 100 minutes (p<0.001) and increased standing time by 99 minutes (p<0.001). There was a decrease in self-reported current work ability when compared to lifetime best (p=0.008). There were no significant differences for all other sedentary behavior, other workability outcomes, physical health or mental health outcomes at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: The Uprising Study found that sit-stand workstations are an effective strategy to reduce occupational sitting time in office-based workers over a one month period.

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