“I Trust in Staff's Creativity”—The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Physical Activity Promotion in Nursing Homes Through the Lenses of Organizational Sociology

Objective.To compare the effects of a group-mediated cognitive behavioral exercise intervention (GMCB) with traditional center-based exercise therapy (TRAD) on objectively assessed levels of physical activity (PA) and mobility in sedentary patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).Methods.The Improving Maintenance of Physical Activity in Knee Osteoarthritis Trial-Pilot (IMPACT-P) was a 12-month, 2-arm, single-blind, randomized controlled pilot study designed to compare the effects of GMCB and TRAD on 80 sedentary patients with knee OA with self-reported difficulty in daily activities [mean age 63.5 yrs, 84% women, mean body mass index (BMI) 32.7 kg/m2]. Objective assessments of PA (LIFECORDER Plus Accelerometer) and mobility (400-m walk) were obtained at baseline, 3 months, and 12 months by study personnel blinded to participants’ treatment assignment.Results.Intent to treat 2 (treatment: GMCB and TRAD) × 2 (time: 3 mos and 12 mos) analyses of covariance of controlling for baseline, age, sex, and BMI-adjusted change in the outcomes demonstrated that the GMCB intervention yielded significantly greater increases in PA (p < 0.01) and a nonsignificant yet more favorable improvement in mobility (p = 0.09) relative to TRAD. Partial correlation analyses also revealed that change in PA was significantly correlated with the 400-m walk performance at 3-month (r = −0.51, p < 0.01) and 12-month (r = −0.40, p < 0.01) followup assessments.Conclusion.Findings from the IMPACT-P trial suggest that the GMCB treatment resulted in significantly greater improvement in PA and nonsignificant yet more favorable change in mobility relative to TRAD.

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An intervention of physical activity promotion in an university hospital. A prospective cohort study

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.373 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

J Ladner ◽

S D Mihailescu ◽

D Cerasuolo

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Workers ◽

Public Health Intervention ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

University Hospital ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

The Mean ◽

High Level ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Rouen University Hospital implements a policy of health promotion hospital since 2016. The objective of this study was to evaluate prospectively the impact of physical activity promotion in hospital health workers (HW), using pedometers over a period of six months. Methods Physical activity was measured by electronic pedometers distributed to HW, with the aim to improve their physical activity and to measure it during six months. Online questionnaires collected at different points of follow-up, from inclusion to sixth month (a total of seven points of follow-up). Socio-demographic and characteristics on type of health work were collected as well as the number of steps and the behavior regarding their routine physical activity. Results A total of 680 HW were included in the cohort. The sex ratio M:W was 0.16. The mean age was 41.6 years (SD = 10.7). 44.0% were non-medical caregivers, 32.1% were in administrative section, 14.3% were technical workers and 9.7% were physicians or pharmacists; 53.7% of HW reported doing sport regularly. At inclusion the mean number of daily steps was 8662. The mean progression for all professional profiles between first week and sixth month was of 1082 steps daily, with difference according to position: 1319 in physicians, 1234 in non-medical caregivers, 1106 in administrative workers and 314 in technical workers. In linear regression model, the mean number of progression of daily steps was 964 in physicians, 752 in non-medical caregivers. Conclusions The study shows a significant increase in the number of daily steps measured objectively using an incentive tool, as pedometer during six months of intervention. Further researches are needed to determine if these changes are sustainable over a long period of time Key messages Despite high level of daily steps at baseline, the longitudinal study shows an increase of daily steps over a 6-month period. Such public health intervention is a relevant method to engage people in self-monitoring their physical activity.

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Exploring the impact of the ‘new’ ParticipACTION: overview and introduction of the special issue

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada ◽

10.24095/hpcdp.38.4.01 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 153-161 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Guy Faulkner ◽

Lira Yun ◽

Mark S. Tremblay ◽

John C. Spence

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Population Based ◽

Organizational Level ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Marketing Organization ◽

Individual Level ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

The Impact

ParticipACTION is the Canadian physical activity communications and social marketing organization first launched in the fall of 1971 and then ceased operations in 2001. ParticipACTION was relaunched in 2007. Framed as a public health natural experiment, evidence was collected from a population-based survey of knowledge, awareness, understanding of physical activity, and physical activity levels among Canadians (individual level), and key informant surveys and interviews examining capacity, readiness and advocacy for physical activity promotion among physical activity organizations (organizational level). The purpose of this paper is to first provide an overview of some of the major initiatives undertaken by the ‘new’ ParticipACTION that may have contributed to any changes at these individual or organizational levels. Second, the paper sets the stage for the three empirical papers in this special series reporting follow-up results.

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Strategies and Measurement Tools in Physical Activity Promotion Interventions in the University Setting: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17186526 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (18) ◽

pp. 6526

Author(s):

David García-Álvarez ◽

Raquel Faubel

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

University Students ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Activity Data ◽

Physical Activity Data ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

The University ◽

The Impact ◽

University Setting

The university environment is especially suitable for implementing health promotion interventions and specifically for physical activity promotion among university students. The objective of this systematic review was to describe the strategies employed and the physical activity data collection tools that have been used in said interventions. A systematic search for articles was conducted using the PubMED, Cochrane, and PEDro databases. The articles selected were those describing a physical activity promotion intervention aimed at university students in their own university setting in which there was a control group. Eventually, 1074 articles were identified, of which 13 fulfilled the selection criteria. The results show eight strategies and nine different instruments for collecting physical activity data. The strategies identified were used in combination and they were adapted in each of the complex interventions. Validated questionnaires were the most widely used instrument. Future original studies are needed to find out the impact of these strategies in physical activity promotion among university students specifically in the university context.

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Partnerships for active elementary schools: Physical education outcomes after 4 months of a 2-year pilot study

Health Education Journal ◽

10.1177/0017896917713530 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 76 (7) ◽

pp. 763-774 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

R. Glenn Weaver ◽

Collin Webster ◽

Catherine Egan ◽

Carolina Campos ◽

Robert D Michael ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Elementary Schools ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Physical Education ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Community Based Participatory Research ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Promotion Strategies ◽

The Impact

Objective: This study assessed the impact of Partnerships for Active Children in Elementary Schools (PACES) on children’s moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during physical education (PE) and teachers’ incorporation of physical activity promotion strategies after one academic semester (i.e. 4 months) of the intervention. Design: Single group pre–post pilot study. Setting: Three elementary schools in one southeastern metropolitan city in the USA. Methods: Using principles of community-based participatory-research, researchers worked with teachers to identify contextually appropriate physical activity promotion strategies aligned with prevailing recommendations, principles and theories. Outcome measures included accelerometer-derived percent of time children ( N = 150) engaged in MVPA. The System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time+ assessed changes in teachers’ incorporation of physical activity promotion strategies. Multi-level mixed-effects linear regression estimated differences over time. Results: MVPA increased for girls (22.7%–26.6%) and boys (33.2%–39.0%). Small-sided games (1.0%–9.0%) and teachers’ verbal promotion of physical activity (6.4%–13.5%) increased while student’s off-task behaviour (6.0%–2.0%) decreased. Lines (20.2%–8.4%) and elimination games (21.6%–13.3%) decreased, but these changes were not statistically significant. Conclusion: PACES shows promise for increasing the percent of time children spend in MVPA during PE but requires further evaluation.

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¡Activate Ya! Co-learning about school-based tobacco prevention and physical activity promotion in secondary school students in Uruguay

Global Health Promotion ◽

10.1177/1757975918813049 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 63-73

Author(s):

Andrew E. Springer ◽

Melissa B. Harrell ◽

Lucía Martínez Gomensoro ◽

María Traversa Fresco ◽

Shannon Rogers ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Secondary School ◽

Fixed Effects ◽

Secondary School Students ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Tobacco Prevention ◽

School Students ◽

School Based ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

The Impact

Purpose: ¡Activate Ya! was a group-randomized controlled intervention trial aimed at developing and evaluating the impact of a school-based intervention on preventing cigarette smoking and promoting physical activity (PA) in secondary school students in Uruguay. Secondary aims were to evaluate the program’s impact on students’ smoking- and PA-related psychosocial risk and protective factors. Methods: Sixteen schools and n = 654 students participated in the study. The one-year intervention included a classroom-based curriculum, an afterschool program, activity breaks, and final showcase event. A self-administered questionnaire measured outcomes at three time points. Fixed effects regression models tested for differences in outcomes by study condition. Results: While positive intervention effects were found for selected psychosocial-related smoking outcomes, no impact on past-year smoking or smoking susceptibility was detected. Past 7-day PA, measured by the PAQ-C, was significantly higher among intervention school students overall ( p = .048) and for girls ( p = .03) at posttest, and intervention girls reported significantly higher athletic identity PA competence, friend and teacher PA support at posttest, and PA enjoyment at follow-up ( p < .05). Conclusion: The positive short-term effects of ¡Activate Ya! on PA and related outcomes for girls support the utility of school-based health promotion in Uruguay. Additional research is needed to determine the most effective strategies to prevent tobacco use among students and promote PA among boys in this setting.

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Determining the Impact of Walk Kansas: Applying a Team-Building Approach to Community Physical Activity Promotion

Annals of Behavioral Medicine ◽

10.1007/s12160-008-9040-0 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 56

Author(s):

Paul A. Estabrooks ◽

Michael Bradshaw ◽

David A. Dzewaltowski ◽

Renae L. Smith-Ray

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Team Building ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

The Impact

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Self-Care Posters Serve as a Low-Cost Option for Physical Activity Promotion of Hospital Nurses

Health Promotion Practice ◽

10.1177/1524839918763585 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 354-362 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marcella Raney ◽

Erin Van Zanten

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Low Cost ◽

Self Care ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Hospital Nurses ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Self Monitoring ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Short And Long Term ◽

The Impact

Hospital nurses play an important role in the nation’s short- and long-term patient care. At the same time, nurses often experience high levels of occupational stress and participate in low levels of physical activity (PA). The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of self-monitoring and a poster campaign on the PA behaviors of hospital nurses. Motivational and instructional exercise posters were hung in break rooms of experimental units and replaced biweekly for 8 weeks. A total of 26 nurses (control: n = 13; experimental: n = 13) wore accelerometers for 3 workdays pre-, mid-, and postintervention. Participants were provided a step counter at baseline and a PA report at each stage. Moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) and step count (SC) increased pre- to midintervention for control (MVPA: 14.8 ± 7.6%; SC: 19.1 ± 7.8%) and experimental (MVPA: 26.7 ± 18.5%, SC: 17.6 ± 8.3%) participants. Physical activity levels returned to baseline postintervention for control ( p > .05) and increased mid- to postintervention for experimental (MVPA: 16.2 ± 5.2%, SC: 10.7 ± 4.7%, p < .05) participants. In conclusion, a low-cost, self-care poster campaign may increase PA levels of hospital nurses when combined with personalized PA feedback.

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Physical Activity Promotion in Business and Industry: Evidence, Context, and Recommendations for a National Plan

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.6.s2.s220 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 6 (s2) ◽

pp. S220-S235 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Nicolaas P. Pronk

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Ecological Model ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Financial Return ◽

Industry Sector ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Recommendations For Practice ◽

The Impact

Background:The contemporary workplace setting is in need of interventions that effectively promote higher levels of occupational and habitual physical activity. It is the purpose of this paper to outline an evidence-based approach to promote physical activity in the business and industry sector in support of a National Physical Activity Plan.Methods:Comprehensive literature searches identified systematic reviews, comprehensive reviews, and consensus documents on the impact of physical activity interventions in the business and industry sector. A framework for action and priority recommendations for practice and research were generated.Key recommendations:Comprehensive, multicomponent worksite programs that include physical activity components generate significant improvements in health, reduce absenteeism and sick leave, and can generate a positive financial return. Specific evidence-based physical activity interventions are presented. Recommendations for practice include implementing comprehensive, multicomponent programs that make physical activity interventions possible, simple, rewarding and relevant in the context of a social-ecological model. The business and industry sector has significant opportunities to improve physical activity among employees, their dependents, and the community at-large and to reap important benefits related to worker health and business performance.

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