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01.08.2015 | Original Article

The effect of a health promotion intervention for construction workers on work-related outcomes: results from a randomized controlled trial

verfasst von: Laura Viester, Evert A. L. M. Verhagen, Paulien M. Bongers, Allard J. van der Beek

Erschienen in: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health | Ausgabe 6/2015

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Abstract

Purpose

The objective of the present study is to investigate the effects of a worksite health promotion intervention on musculoskeletal symptoms, physical functioning, work ability, work-related vitality, work performance, and sickness absence.

Methods

In a randomized controlled design, 314 construction workers were randomized into an intervention group (n = 162) receiving personal coaching, tailored information, and materials, and a control group (n = 152) receiving usual care. Sickness absence was recorded continuously in company records, and questionnaires were completed before, directly after the 6-month intervention period, and 12 months after baseline measurements. Linear and logistic regression analyses were performed to determine intervention effects.

Results

No significant changes at 6 or 12 months of follow-up were observed in musculoskeletal symptoms, physical functioning, work ability, work-related vitality, work performance, and sickness absence as a result of the intervention.

Conclusions

This study shows that the intervention was not statistically significantly effective on secondary outcomes. Although the intervention improved physical activity, dietary, and weight-related outcomes, it was not successful in decreasing musculoskeletal symptoms and improving other work-related measures. Presumably, more multifaceted interventions are required to establish significant change in these outcomes.

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Titel: The effect of a health promotion intervention for construction workers on work-related outcomes: results from a randomized controlled trial
verfasst von: Laura Viester
Evert A. L. M. Verhagen
Paulien M. Bongers
Allard J. van der Beek
Publikationsdatum: 01.08.2015
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health / Ausgabe 6/2015
Print ISSN: 0340-0131
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1246
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-014-1007-9

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