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Väänänen I, Mas-Alòs S, Vandaele F, Codina-Nadal A, Matas S, Aumatell E, De Clerk I, Puig-Ribera A. Workplace physical activity practices in real life: a scoping review of grey literature for small- and medium-sized enterprises. Eur J Public Health 2022; 32:i22-i27. [PMID: 36031820 PMCID: PMC9421405 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background There is a need to scale-up effective physical activity (PA) programmes for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), where the uptake of PA interventions is low. Identifying real-life workplace practices in PA could contribute to a better understanding of what PA programmes might be most grounded in the ‘real world’. However, there is a scarcity of evidence showing what gets done. This study aimed to identify, describe and comprehensively summarize the real-life implementations of workplace PA initiatives, particularly in Europe, as a prior step to disseminating future feasible PA practices for SMEs. Methods A scoping review of grey literature included a systematic search in the Google advanced search platform that permuted a combination of key concepts (PA, workplace, interventions/programmes), internet domains, and search operators in six different languages (Catalan, Finnish, French, Dutch, English and Spanish) between 2015 and November 2020. The analysis process was iterative, and multiple methods were used to sort, group and categorize the initiatives. Results There were a total of 713 real-life workplace PA initiatives from different-sized organizations identified. These were categorized into five themes: active work and living, exercise and fitness programs, management and leadership, communication and dissemination, and facilities. Finally, feature trees showing a menu for real-life workplace PA practices were implemented. Conclusions Identifying real-life practice providing a state-of-the-art snapshot of current PA practices in workplaces, which is a starting point to better understand feasible practices in the context of small- and medium-sized workplaces.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ilkka Väänänen
- LAB University of Applied Sciences, Health Care Unit, Physical Activity and Functional Capacity Research Group, Lahti Campus, Finland
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- National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC), Lleida Campus, Catalonia, Spain.,University of Lleida (UdL), Human Movement Research Group, Catalonia, Spain
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- University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia, Centre for Health and Social Care Research, Sport and Physical Activity Research Group, Vic, Spain
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- National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC), Lleida Campus, Catalonia, Spain.,University of Lleida (UdL), Human Movement Research Group, Catalonia, Spain
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- Open University of Catalonia, eHealth Center, Barcelona, Spain
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- Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Gent, Belgium
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- University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia, Centre for Health and Social Care Research, Sport and Physical Activity Research Group, Vic, Spain
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Baltaxe E, Embid C, Aumatell E, Martínez M, Barberan-Garcia A, Kelly J, Eaglesham J, Herranz C, Vargiu E, Montserrat JM, Roca J, Cano I. Integrated Care Intervention Supported by a Mobile Health Tool for Patients Using Noninvasive Ventilation at Home: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020; 8:e16395. [PMID: 32281941 PMCID: PMC7186864 DOI: 10.2196/16395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Home-based noninvasive ventilation has proven cost-effective. But, adherence to therapy still constitutes a common clinical problem. We hypothesized that a behavioral intervention supported by a mobile health (mHealth) app could enhance patient self-efficacy. It is widely accepted that mHealth-supported services can enhance productive interactions among the stakeholders involved in home-based respiratory therapies. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to measure changes in self-efficacy in patients with chronic respiratory failure due to diverse etiologies during a 3-month follow-up period after the intervention. Ancillary objectives were assessment of usability and acceptability of the mobile app as well as its potential contribution to collaborative work among stakeholders. METHODS A single-blind, single-center, randomized controlled trial was conducted between February 2019 and June 2019 with 67 adult patients with chronic respiratory failure undergoing home-based noninvasive ventilation. In the intervention group, a psychologist delivered a face-to-face motivational intervention. Follow-up was supported by a mobile app that allowed patients to report the number of hours of daily noninvasive ventilation use and problems with the therapy. Advice was automatically delivered by the mobile app in case of a reported problem. The control group received usual care. The primary outcome was the change in the Self Efficacy in Sleep Apnea questionnaire score. Secondary outcomes included app usability, app acceptability, continuity of care, person-centered care, and ventilatory parameters. RESULTS Self-efficacy was not significantly different in the intervention group after the intervention (before: mean 3.4, SD 0.6; after: mean 3.4, SD 0.5, P=.51). No changes were observed in adherence to therapy nor quality of life. Overall, the mHealth tool had a good usability score (mean 78 points) and high acceptance rate (mean score of 7.5/10 on a Likert scale). It was considered user-friendly (mean score of 8.2/10 on a Likert scale) and easy to use without assistance (mean score of 8.5/10 on a Likert scale). Patients also scored the perception of continuity of care and person-centered care as high. CONCLUSIONS The integrated care intervention supported by the mobile app did not improve patient self-management. However, the high acceptance of the mobile app might indicate potential for enhanced communication among stakeholders. The study identified key elements required for mHealth tools to provide effective support to collaborative work and personalized care. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03932175; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03932175.
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- Erik Baltaxe
- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Center for Biomedical Research Network in Respiratory Diseases, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Center for Biomedical Research Network in Respiratory Diseases, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Center for Biomedical Research Network in Respiratory Diseases, Madrid, Spain
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- Advanced Digital Innovation (UK) Ltd, Salts Mill, United Kingdom
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- Advanced Digital Innovation (UK) Ltd, Salts Mill, United Kingdom
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- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Center for Biomedical Research Network in Respiratory Diseases, Madrid, Spain
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- Eurecat Technological Center of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Center for Biomedical Research Network in Respiratory Diseases, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Center for Biomedical Research Network in Respiratory Diseases, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Center for Biomedical Research Network in Respiratory Diseases, Madrid, Spain
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Boixadós M, Hernández Encuentra E, Nieto Luna R, Huguet A, Aumatell E. Paediatricians' perceptions of a potential online psychosocial intervention for children with recurrent abdominal pain. J Paediatr Child Health 2014; 50:449-54. [PMID: 24612184 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.12511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate paediatricians' perceived effectiveness of an online psychosocial intervention for children with recurrent abdominal pain (RAP). Also, to explore which elements of this intervention they would consider necessary when applied in the clinical context. METHODS A total of 131 paediatricians affiliated to Catalan and Balearic paediatric societies completed an online survey about how effective they would perceive an online psychosocial intervention for RAP (for reducing pain intensity, reducing disability and preventing chronicity) and how this intervention should be carried out. They were asked about the perceived effectiveness of the standard medical treatments they routinely applied for RAP and also their opinion of face-to-face psychosocial interventions. RESULTS A face-to face psychosocial intervention was considered better (to reduce pain intensity, reduce disability and prevent chronic pain) than an online psychological intervention and the standard medical treatment. Online and face-to-face psychosocial interventions are considered equally useful for children with mild disability, but a face-to-face psychosocial intervention is considered better for those with moderate and severe levels of disability. Paediatricians considered that an online psychosocial intervention for children with RAP should be simple and consistent; it should provide easy access for users; and its interface should be easy to use and attractive. CONCLUSIONS Paediatricians show a positive attitude towards a potential online psychosocial intervention for children and adolescents with RAP. However, they do not use the Internet for offering health care, and they would prefer a face-to-face psychosocial intervention.
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- Mercè Boixadós
- PSiNET Research Group, Internet Interdisciplinary Institute, Open University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
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