Behavioral Interventions to Improve Home-Based Office-Workers’ Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world. It is difficult to follow protocols and regulations set forth by governments, designed by the World Health Organization. The most common protocol set forth by governments is quarantining at home. Many occupations must stay home to comply with this protocol. Among these occupations, office workers are the most common group to comply and work from home. This has led to a lack of daily movement and increased sedentary lifestyle, which has made employees prone to developing coronary heart disease (CHD). Additionally, obesity is a known risk factor for this group. This commentary presents feasible protocols aimed at helping home-based office workers stay healthy and decrease the risk of developing CHD.

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Efficacy of risk factor education on pain intensity and disability in office workers with nonspecific neck or low back pain: A pilot cluster randomized clinical trial

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation ◽

10.3233/bmr-191716 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Rattaporn Sihawong ◽

Pooriput Waongenngarm ◽

Prawit Janwantanakul

Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Pain Intensity ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Office Workers ◽

Low Back ◽

Home Based ◽

Cluster Randomized ◽

Disability Level

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders are of multi-factorial origin, including individual, physical, and psychosocial factors. An effective education program for musculoskeletal disorders should include predisposing factors. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the effect of risk factor education on pain intensity and disability levels compared to a home-based exercise program in office workers with nonspecific neck or low back pain. METHODS: A pilot cluster randomized clinical trial was conducted in 46 workers with neck or low back pain. The education group received checklists of risk factors and handbooks providing information on how to manage them. The exercise group received a home-based exercise program to manage their neck or low back pain. The primary outcome measures were pain intensity and disability levels. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in pain intensity or disability level between groups at baseline and follow-ups. However, neck and low back pain intensity, but not disability level, at the 3-month and 6-month follow-ups was significantly lower than those at baseline in both groups. CONCLUSION: Risk factor education was not more effective than the home-based exercise program in terms of pain intensity or disability reduction in workers with nonspecific neck or low back pain.

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Effectiveness of Brief Education Combined with a Home-Based Exercise Program on Pain and Disability of Office Workers with Chronic Low Back Pain: a Pilot Study

Journal of Physical Therapy Science ◽

10.1589/jpts.24.217 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 217-222 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Praneet Pensri ◽

Prawit Janwantanakul

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Chronic Low Back Pain ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Office Workers ◽

Low Back ◽

Home Based

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Behavioral Interventions for Alzheimer’s Management Using Technology: Home-Based Monitoring

Current Geriatrics Reports ◽

10.1007/s13670-020-00312-y ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 90-100

Author(s):

Martha S. Anderson ◽

Nutta Homdee ◽

Azziza Bankole ◽

Ridwan Alam ◽

Brook Mitchell ◽

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Keyword(s):

Behavioral Interventions ◽

Home Based

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Perception and barriers to virtual medicine in Hispanics and underrepresented populations.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2020.39.28_suppl.169 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (28_suppl) ◽

pp. 169-169

Author(s):

Alvaro G. Menendez ◽

Katarina Bade ◽

Emily Hsu ◽

Jyoti Chhabra

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Interventions ◽

Multivariable Analysis ◽

Healthcare Delivery ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Healthcare Outcomes ◽

Chi Square ◽

Oncological Care ◽

Home Based ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Virtual Medicine

169 Background: Perceptions and barriers to virtual medicine (VM) in Hispanics and underrepresented population (H/UP) are unknown. We investigated these parameters in a multicenter oncology trial in hopes of improving quality of care and minimizing potentially negative healthcare outcomes related to this increasingly popular healthcare delivery (HD) technique. Methods: An IRB-approved, 14-item questionnaire was offered in English and Spanish to all pts. receiving care at participating cancer centers over a 6-month period. Examined variables included demographic information, preferences and perceived barriers regarding VM. Multivariable analysis was performed using Chi Square test to determine association between demographic variables and participants preferences and perceived barriers. Results: A total of 180 pts were enrolled. H/UP rely more on social media to receive health information (32.6% vs 23.9%) as opposed to face-to-face. Fewer H/UP have received oncological care through VM (27.9% vs 32.9%) despite comparable preferences regarding incorporation or exclusive use of VM in HD (23.2 % vs 24.6%). Similar levels of satisfaction with current HD methods were reported (83.7% vs 86%). No significant difference by age, level of education, marital status or Hispanic ethnicity was noted although Spanish as primary language was statistically significant (p = 0.001) in patient satisfaction and preferences regarding use of VM. H/UP involve family members more frequently through VM (48.8% vs 29.1). H/UP have more technical barriers to VM as they were up to 2.6 times more likely to not have a phone/ipad/similar or have access to broadband connectivity (23.3% vs 9%; and 16.3% vs 8.2% respectively). Conclusions: H/UP are equally interested and satisfied in receiving oncological care through VM. Given the shift towards outpatient and home-based care, an aging population, and cultural appropriations, VM excitedly allows re-incorporation of family/caregiver in medical engagement. However, fewer H/UP are currently utilizing VM which could be secondary to H/UP’s specific barriers or healthcare bias. Although behavioral interventions may be explored, H/UP barriers are predominantly technical and targetable with appropriate policies that take into consideration institutional and reimbursement programs.

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Behavioural Interventions to Improve Home-Based Office-Workers’ Health

10.31235/osf.io/nvp8b ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nina Bartmann ◽

Jonathan N. Cloughesy ◽

Birgit Probst ◽

Giorgia Romagnoli ◽

Andrej Woerner

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Office Workers ◽

Future Research ◽

Office Work ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Behavioural Interventions ◽

Office Environment ◽

Effective Interventions ◽

Home Based

Many organizations have traditionally supported their employees’ physical and mental health through a variety of office-based programs and interventions. The shift from in-office work to working from home, which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, requires organizations to update their toolbox to continue supporting a healthy and happy workforce. In this paper, we review research on successful, evidence-based interventions in four key areas of physical and mental health: physical activity and sedentary behaviour, nutrition, loneliness, and stress. We show how organizations could adapt these interventions to a home-based office environment and conclude by highlighting areas of future research, as well as by discussing the role of health professionals and policymakers in designing effective interventions for the future of work.

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Effects of Home-Based Neck Care Treatment and Eccentric Resistance Combined with Massage Programs on Pain and Function in Office Workers

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine ◽

10.1089/acm.2014.5125.abstract ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 20 (5) ◽

pp. A48-A48

Author(s):

Jeffrey Forman ◽

Michael Rogers ◽

Glenn Martinson

Keyword(s):

Office Workers ◽

Care Treatment ◽

Home Based ◽

And Function

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Cultural Adaptation of the Home-Based Tailored Activity Program in Chile

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2161 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 632-632

Author(s):

Jean Gajardo ◽

Jose Aravena ◽

Ignacia Navarrete ◽

Andrea Slachevsky ◽

Laura Gitlin

Keyword(s):

Family Caregivers ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Behavioral Interventions ◽

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽

Well Being ◽

Models Of Care ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Activity Program ◽

People With Dementia ◽

Home Based

Abstract Chile is currently implementing policies addressing dementia care with efforts to translate evidence-based programs towards culturally sensitive models of care. This study describes the cultural adaptation of the Tailored Activity Program (TAP). A complementary mixed-method design was performed following the 4-phase Dynamic Adaptation Process (DAP) model by Aarons et al, 2012. Ten dyads (family caregivers and people with dementia) completed a regular 8-session home-based TAP intervention during 2017-2018. Qualitative data was collected through interviews and observation with caregivers, and weekly follow-up and a focus group with provider occupational therapists. Quantitative data in pilot testing was obtained through assessments at baseline and after intervention. The TAP was well accepted by family caregivers, and sociocultural adaptations on content, context, target level, and training were identified. Significant reduction of frequency and severity of neuropsychiatric symptoms in individuals with dementia was found, and caregivers reported reduction of depressive symptoms, improved perceived well-being & self-confidence. Part of a symposium sponsored by the Behavioral Interventions for Older Adults Interest Group.

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