Trial reportBMC medicine2022
The effectiveness of the Structured Health Intervention For Truckers (SHIFT): a cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT).
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of Occupational Health Promotion Programs on Cardiometabolic risk factors: A Systematic Review and Three-Level Meta-Analysis.La Medicina del lavoro · 2025Pooled it
- The efficacy of interventions in the workplace promoting exercise and a healthy diet among shift workers: A systematic review.PloS one · 2025Pooled it
- Keep on truckin': how effective are health behaviour interventions on truck drivers' health? A systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Fitbit-Based Interventions in Improving 24-hour Movement Behaviors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingPooled it
- Weight loss maintenance among truck drivers in the SHIFT randomised controlled trial, USA.Occupational and environmental medicine · 2025Trial
- Drivers with and without Obesity Respond Differently to a Multi-Component Health Intervention in Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- The structured health intervention for truckers (SHIFT) cluster randomised controlled trial: a mixed methods process evaluation.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2022Trial
- Salutogenic Principles in Workplace Health Promotion Interventions: A Scoping Review.Journal of prevention (2022) · 2026Article
- Shifting From Concept to Practice: The Co-adaptation of Tailored Health Education Training for Truck Drivers.Journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2026Article
- Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating in UK Truck Drivers.Safety and health at work · 2025Article
- Effects of using wearable devices on reducing sedentary time and prolonged sitting in healthy adults: a network meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundLong distance heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers exhibit higher than nationally representative rates of obesity, and obesity-related co-morbidities, and are underserved in terms of health promotion initiatives. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the multicomponent 'Structured Health Intervention For Truckers' (SHIFT), compared to usual care, at 6- and 16-18-month follow-up.
methodsWe conducted a two-arm cluster RCT in transport sites throughout the Midlands, UK. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline, at 6- and 16-18-month follow-up. Clusters were randomised (1:1) following baseline measurements to either the SHIFT arm or usual practice control arm. The 6-month SHIFT programme included a group-based interactive 6-h education and behaviour change session, health coach support and equipment provision (Fitbit® and resistance bands/balls to facilitate a 'cab workout'). The primary outcome was device-assessed physical activity (mean steps/day) at 6 months. Secondary outcomes included the following: device-assessed sitting, physical activity intensity and sleep; cardiometabolic health, diet, mental wellbeing and work-related psychosocial variables. Data were analysed using mixed-effect linear regression models using a complete-case population.
resultsThree hundred eighty-two HGV drivers (mean ± SD age: 48.4 ± 9.4 years, BMI: 30.4 ± 5.1 kg/m
conclusionsThe SHIFT programme led to a potentially clinically meaningful difference in daily steps, between trial arms, at 6 months. Whilst the longer-term impact is unclear, the programme offers potential to be incorporated into driver training courses to promote activity in this at-risk, underserved and hard-to-reach essential occupational group.
trial registrationISRCTN10483894 (date registered: 01/03/2017).
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