dc.contributor.author | Power, Brian T | |
dc.contributor.author | Kiezebrink, Kirsty | |
dc.contributor.author | Allan, Julia L | |
dc.contributor.author | Campbell, Marion K | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-10-23T01:34:10Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-10-23T01:34:10Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2014-11-14 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Power , B T , Kiezebrink , K , Allan , J L & Campbell , M K 2014 , ' Effects of workplace-based dietary and/or physical activity interventions for weight management targeting healthcare professionals : a systematic review of randomised controlled trials ' , BMC Obesity , vol. 1 , 23 . https://doi.org/10.1186/s40608-014-0023-3 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2052-9538 | |
dc.identifier.other | PubMedCentral: PMC4511014 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2299/20737 | |
dc.description.abstract | BACKGROUND: The prevalence of overweight and obesity is high amongst healthcare professionals and there is growing interest in delivering weight loss interventions in the workplace. We conducted a systematic review to (i) examine the effectiveness of workplace-based diet and/or physical activity interventions aimed at healthcare professionals and to (ii) identify and describe key components of effective interventions. Seven electronic databases were systematically searched. RESULTS: Thirteen randomised controlled trials met the inclusion criteria, of which seven had data available for meta-analysis. Where meta-analysis was possible, studies were grouped according to length of follow-up (<12 months and ≥12 months) and behavioural target (diet only, physical activity only or diet and physical activity), with outcome data pooled using a weighted random effects model. Nine studies reported statistically significant (between-group) differences. Four studies reported being informed by a behaviour change theory. Meta-analysis of all trials reporting weight data demonstrated healthcare professionals allocated to dietary and physical activity interventions lost significantly more body weight (-3.95 Kg, [95% CI -4.96 to- 2.95 Kg]) than controls up to 12 months follow up. CONCLUSIONS: Workplace diet and/or physical activity interventions targeting healthcare professionals are limited in number and are heterogeneous. To improve the evidence base, we recommend additional evaluations of theory-based interventions and adequate reporting of intervention content. | en |
dc.format.extent | 15 | |
dc.format.extent | 1013708 | |
dc.language.iso | eng | |
dc.relation.ispartof | BMC Obesity | |
dc.subject | Journal Article | |
dc.title | Effects of workplace-based dietary and/or physical activity interventions for weight management targeting healthcare professionals : a systematic review of randomised controlled trials | en |
dc.contributor.institution | School of Life and Medical Sciences | |
dc.contributor.institution | Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences | |
dc.contributor.institution | Food Policy, Nutrition and Diet | |
dc.description.status | Peer reviewed | |
rioxxterms.versionofrecord | 10.1186/s40608-014-0023-3 | |
rioxxterms.type | Journal Article/Review | |
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