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Influence of the COVID-19 Lockdown on the Physical and Psychosocial Well-being and Work Productivity of Remote Workers: Cross-sectional Correlational Study.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The relationship between homeworking during COVID-19 and both, mental health, and productivity: a systematic review.BMC psychology · 2023Pooled it
- The acute and chronic implications of the COVID-19 virus on the cardiovascular system in adults: A systematic review.Progress in cardiovascular diseasesPooled it
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- Development of Digital Strategies for Reducing Sedentary Behavior in a Hybrid Office Environment: Modified Delphi Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
- Work-family-self-care and day drinking among women during the COVID-19 pandemic.Alcohol, clinical & experimental research · 2025Article
- A digital intervention to reduce home-office workers' sedentary behaviour: protocol for the evaluation of the Click2Move programme, a cluster randomised controlled trial.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Sick leave or work sick? Examining the antecedents and conceptualizations of presenteeism and absenteeism among teleworkers during COVID-19: A scoping review.PLOS mental health · 2025Article
- Baseline Characteristics in the Remote Diet Intervention to REduce long-COVID Symptoms Trial (ReDIRECT).NIHR open research · 2024Article
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- Remote work transition amidst COVID-19: Impacts on presenteeism, absenteeism, and worker well-being-A scoping review.PloS one · 2024Article
- A united approach to promoting healthy living behaviours and associated health outcomes: a global call for policymakers and decisionmakers.Journal of public health policy · 2023Review
- Comparison of work efficiency in factory workers: pre & post covid lockdown - a cross sectional study.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Activities Carried Out during the First COVID-19 Lockdown by Italian Citizens.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Examining the associations of using the Calm app with team mindfulness and psychological safety in remote workers.Environmental and occupational health practice · 2022Article
- Post pandemic research priorities: A consensus statement from the HL-PIVOT.Progress in cardiovascular diseasesReview
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Abstract
backgroundLockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the living and working habits of millions of people, with potentially important implications for their physical, mental, and social well-being.
objectiveThe primary objective of this study was to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote workers who were not directly affected by COVID-19.
methodsThis was a correlational cross-sectional study (with an additional qualitative component) of 184 remote workers surveyed during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom. Standard measures of mental health (Kessler-6 Distress Scale), productivity (Brief Instrument to Assess Workers' Productivity During a Working Day), and physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) were used, and respondents were further surveyed on changes to their dietary, exercise, smoking, drinking, and socialization habits to produce a well-being change index.
resultsThe results revealed associations between sedentary behavior and poorer mental health (
conclusionsThese findings may be of practical importance for policy makers and employers in a world in which work involves long-term remote or hybrid employment arrangements; strategies to promote more sustainable remote working are discussed.
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