OBJECTIVE: This study sought to identify key implementation factors to a 12-month worksite exercise intervention in career firefighters. METHODS: Implementation factors related to the hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial were assessed by exercise adherence, implementation questionnaires, focus groups, and observations from stakeholders. RESULTS: The primary identified implementation themes spanned intrapersonal, interpersonal, and institutional factors including: 1. Time and desire to exercise on shift; 2. Financial incentives to exercise; 3. Structured fitness programs; 4. Group competition, cohesion, and camaraderie; 5. Leadership engagement and support; and 6. Health, fitness, and occupational preparedness benefits. CONCLUSIONS: Future worksite exercise programs should address the barriers and facilitators identified herein and consider utilizing a hybrid delivery approach combining supervised and telehealth exercise interventions to optimize enthusiasm, adherence and improve safety and health.
OBJECTIVE: This study sought to identify key implementation factors to a 12-month worksite exercise intervention in career firefighters. METHODS: Implementation factors related to the hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial were assessed by exercise adherence, implementation questionnaires, focus groups, and observations from stakeholders. RESULTS: The primary identified implementation themes spanned intrapersonal, interpersonal, and institutional factors including: 1. Time and desire to exercise on shift; 2. Financial incentives to exercise; 3. Structured fitness programs; 4. Group competition, cohesion, and camaraderie; 5. Leadership engagement and support; and 6. Health, fitness, and occupational preparedness benefits. CONCLUSIONS: Future worksite exercise programs should address the barriers and facilitators identified herein and consider utilizing a hybrid delivery approach combining supervised and telehealth exercise interventions to optimize enthusiasm, adherence and improve safety and health.
Authors: Paul A Harris; Robert Taylor; Robert Thielke; Jonathon Payne; Nathaniel Gonzalez; Jose G Conde Journal: J Biomed Inform Date: 2008-09-30 Impact factor: 6.317
Authors: John M Mayer; Charity L Lane; O'Dane Brady; Henian Chen; Yuanyuan Lu; Brittany V B Johnson; Simon Dagenais Journal: J Occup Environ Med Date: 2020-10 Impact factor: 2.162