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ArticleGlobal advances in health and medicine2019

An Onsite Fitness Facility and Integrative Wellness Program Positively Impacted Health-Related Outcomes Among Teachers and Staff at an Urban Elementary/Middle School.

Elizabeth A Parker, Patrick F McArdle, Debbie Gioia, Ariel Trilling, Mary Bahr-Robertson, Nate Costa, Brian M Berman, Christopher R D'Adamo

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Article in Global advances in health and medicine, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Elizabeth A ParkerDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7403-3217
Patrick F McArdleDepartment of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Debbie GioiaSchool of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.
Ariel TrillingUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Mary Bahr-RobertsonDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Nate CostaFX Well, Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Brian M BermanDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Christopher R D'AdamoDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
University of Maryland, Baltimore · USFX Palo Alto Laboratory · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGiven the large number of obesity-focused studies conducted in schools, there is a surprising lack of data regarding teacher workplace health behaviors in the United States.

objectiveTo determine the feasibility and effectiveness of an onsite fitness facility with a structured integrative wellness program to improve health-related outcomes among teachers and staff at an urban elementary/middle school.

methodsA 2-year mixed-methods analysis using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) measures and qualitative interviews included 39 teachers and staff employed at an urban elementary/middle school in Baltimore, Maryland. The fitness facility was dedicated exclusively to teachers and staff and the integrative wellness program included group exercise classes, yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition competitions.

resultsCompared to baseline, at year 1, there was a significant improvement in the PROMIS Sleep Disturbance score. From baseline to end of year 2, there were significant increases in the PROMIS Global Physical Health as well as significant decreases in Sleep Disturbances, Fatigue, and Social Isolation. Qualitative interviews conducted at the end of year 1 indicated that teachers who used the facility felt that it improved their mood, increased their energy, motivated them to eat healthily, and gave them opportunities to socialize with their colleagues in new ways. This impact was further enhanced in year 2.

conclusionsAn onsite fitness facility with an integrative wellness program may improve health-related outcomes among urban elementary school teachers and staff, with the greatest benefits seen after 2 years of implementation.

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