Purpose The benefits of an active lifestyle are widely documented, yet studies show that only
a small proportion of adults engage in sufficient levels of physical activity. The workplace …

Background Lifestyle-related health issues affect the economic position of organizations and
contribute to reduced productivity, increased absenteeism and health care costs. Aims To …

Background Acute psychiatric wards manage patients whose actions may threaten safety
(conflict). Staff act to avert or minimise harm (containment). The Safewards model enabled …

Stress in organizations is a widespread phenomenon with far-reaching practical and
economic consequences. A report published by the National Institute for Occupational …

As modern lifestyles offer ever more opportunities for a sedentary existence, physical activity
has become, for many, a marginal aspect of life. Too little physical activity is linked to …

Background Public health strategies place increasing emphasis on opportunities to promote
healthy behaviours within the workplace setting. Previous research has suggested worksite …

Background. Despite the potential importance of worksite physical activity interventions,
reviews suggest there is currently a lack of clarity regarding their effectiveness. Aim. This …

Long uninterrupted sedentary periods, independent of total sedentary time, are risk factors
for poor health. There is little objective data relating to workplace sedentary behaviour and …

Background Although the scientific literature has previously described the impact of worksite
programs based on physical activity (WPPAs) on employees' productivity and health in …

Objectives Many current jobs are characterized by sedentary behavior (SB) and lack of
physical activity (PA). This review addresses the effectiveness of workplace interventions …