Michael A Mazzotta1, Katia Ferrar, Francois Fraysse, Lucy K Lewis, Maureen McEvoy. 1. Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (Mr Mazzotta, Dr McEvoy); Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (Drs Ferrar, Fraysse); Department of Physiotherapy, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (Dr Lewis).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: No studies have objectively measured habitual usage of sit-stand workstations. METHODS: Eighteen full-time office workers participated (47.9 ± 9.2 years, 61% female). Sitting time was objectively measured (activPAL, 24 h/7 days), and time at desk, desk position, and perceptions of desk use were self-reported. RESULTS: Participants sat for 39% of their daily workstation time, and changed workstation position twice daily. The most common reasons for standing included back pain (44%) and tiredness (22%). The majority of participants received no workstation occupational health (72%) or educational (61%) information. Workstation standing time had a significant moderate correlation with total daily standing time (P = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Office workers with sit-stand workstations rarely change desk position, and there is no relationship between the time spent sitting at the workstation, and total daily sitting time. Education about the workstations was limited.
OBJECTIVE: No studies have objectively measured habitual usage of sit-stand workstations. METHODS: Eighteen full-time office workers participated (47.9 ± 9.2 years, 61% female). Sitting time was objectively measured (activPAL, 24 h/7 days), and time at desk, desk position, and perceptions of desk use were self-reported. RESULTS:Participants sat for 39% of their daily workstation time, and changed workstation position twice daily. The most common reasons for standing included back pain (44%) and tiredness (22%). The majority of participants received no workstation occupational health (72%) or educational (61%) information. Workstation standing time had a significant moderate correlation with total daily standing time (P = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Office workers with sit-stand workstations rarely change desk position, and there is no relationship between the time spent sitting at the workstation, and total daily sitting time. Education about the workstations was limited.
Authors: Lidewij R Renaud; Maaike A Huysmans; Hidde P van der Ploeg; Erwin M Speklé; Allard J van der Beek Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-06-08 Impact factor: 4.614
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