Trial reportBMC medical research methodology2010
Successful reach and adoption of a workplace health promotion RCT targeting a group of high-risk workers.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- Factors for adherence to a physical activity promotion program in the workplace: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
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- Adoption of workplaces and reach of employees for a multi-faceted intervention targeting low back pain among nurses' aides.BMC medical research methodology · 2014Trial
- Effects on musculoskeletal pain, work ability and sickness absence in a 1-year randomised controlled trial among cleaners.BMC public health · 2011Trial
- A randomised controlled trial among cleaners--effects on strength, balance and kinesiophobia.BMC public health · 2011Trial
- Factors associated with blue-collar workers' participation in Worksite Health Promotion Programs: a scoping literature review.Health promotion international · 2023Article
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- The effectiveness of body age-based intervention in workplace health promotion: Results of a cohort study on 9851 Danish employees.PloS one · 2020Article
- Improving the psychosocial work environment at multi-ethnic workplaces: a multi-component intervention strategy in the cleaning industry.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2013Article
- The association between health and sickness absence among Danish and non-Western immigrant cleaners in Denmark.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2013Article
- Associations between psychosocial work environment and hypertension among non-Western immigrant and Danish cleaners.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2012Article
- Psychosocial work environment among immigrant and Danish cleaners.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2012Article
- Health disparities between immigrant and Danish cleaners.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2011Article
- Neck pain and postural balance among workers with high postural demands - a cross-sectional study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2011Article
- Attitudes of medical students, clinicians and sports scientists towards exercise counselling.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2011Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundCleaners are rarely introduced to workplace health promotion programs. The study's objective was to evaluate the reach and adoption of a workplace randomized controlled trial (RCT) among cleaners in Denmark.
methodsCleaning businesses with at least 30 employees, that could offer a weekly 1-hour intervention during working hours, were invited to participate. Employees working at least 20 hours/week were invited to answer a screening questionnaire and consent to participate. Analyses determined the differences in health variables between responders and non-responders, consenters and non-consenters, participants and non-participants and between participants of the RCT's three groups: physical coordination training, cognitive-behavioural theory-based training and reference group.
resultsFrom 16 eligible workplaces, a representative sample of 50% adopted the trial. Of 758 eligible employees, 78% responded to the screening questionnaire and 49% consented to participate. Consenters and participants differed from non-consenters and non-participants by having higher BMI, more chronic diseases and poorer musculoskeletal health.
conclusionsThis study indicates that workplace health promotion programs directed at health risk factors among cleaners enable significant adoption and reach to a high-risk subgroup of the Danish workforce.
trial registrationTrial registration ISRCTN96241850.
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