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Participatory workplace interventions that modify work practices (e.g., active workstations, ergonomics, pedometer challenges) significantly reduce total sedentary time and increase break frequency in office workers.

To reduce sedentary time, implement participatory workplace interventions that allow workers to modify their work practices. This can include using active workstations (standing/walking desks) for short periods (building up to 30 mins), using pedometers to encourage walking during breaks, or adjusting ergonomics to encourage 'active sitting'. The key is involving workers in designing these changes to ensure they fit the specific workflow and organizational culture.

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Participatory workplace interventions can reduce sedentary time, increase the frequency of breaks and improve light activity and MVPA of office workers by using a variety of interventions.
Sharon Parry et al. · PLoS ONE · 2013

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Randomized Controlled Trial with objective accelerometer measures, though sample size is modest (n=62).

Source

Participatory Workplace Interventions Can Reduce Sedentary Time for Office Workers—A Randomised Controlled Trial

Sharon Parry et al. · PLoS ONE · 2013

rct · n=62Cited 166×
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