scholarly journals Workplace interventions to improve work ability: A systematic review and meta-analysis of their effectiveness

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jodi Oakman ◽  
Subas Neupane ◽  
Karin I Proper ◽  
Natasha Kinsman ◽  
Clas-Håkan Nygård
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Workplace Interventions

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Workplace Interventions for Improving Absenteeism, Productivity, and Work Ability of Employees: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 1901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Tarro ◽  
Elisabet Llauradó ◽  
Gemma Ulldemolins ◽  
Pedro Hermoso ◽  
Rosa Solà
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Work Outcomes ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Employee Productivity ◽  
Workplace Interventions ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Randomized Controlled

To determine the effectiveness of workplace interventions and the most effective methodological design for the improvement of employee productivity, work ability, and absenteeism. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of workplace interventions was conducted (PROSPERO, CRD42018094083). The PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and Cochrane databases were searched. RCTs from 2000 to 2017 and with employees (18–65 years) were selected. Then, intervention characteristics and work-related outcomes data were extracted. A total of 47 RCTs were included in the systematic review, and 19 RCTs (11 absenteeism, 7 productivity, and 5 work ability) were included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed that the effectiveness of workplace interventions for absenteeism was −1.56 (95% CI, −2.67 to −0.44) and −2.65 (95% CI, −4.49 to −0.81) considering only moderate quality RCTs. In contrast, only a few studies of workplace interventions for productivity and work ability were included, which was insufficient for determining the effectiveness and best design for improving these work outcomes. The workplace is an interesting environment to reduce absenteeism, and individualized and counseling interventions with <10 sessions/total were the most effective workplace intervention methodological design for reducing the absenteeism of employees. Future high-quality RCTs that also consider health risks should be implemented to strengthen the results.

scholarly journals Effect of workplace physical activity interventions on the cardio-metabolic health of working adults: systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubina Mulchandani ◽  
Ambalam M. Chandrasekaran ◽  
Roopa Shivashankar ◽  
Dimple Kondal ◽  
Anurag Agrawal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Workplace Interventions ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Reduced Body ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions

Abstract Background Adults in urban areas spend almost 77% of their waking time being inactive at workplaces, which leaves little time for physical activity. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize evidence for the effect of workplace physical activity interventions on the cardio-metabolic health markers (body weight, waist circumference, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, lipids and blood glucose) among working adults. Methods All experimental studies up to March 2018, reporting cardio-metabolic worksite intervention outcomes among adult employees were identified from PUBMED, EMBASE, COCHRANE CENTRAL, CINAHL and PsycINFO. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to assess bias in studies. All studies were assessed qualitatively and meta-analysis was done where possible. Forest plots were generated for pooled estimates of each study outcome. Results A total of 33 studies met the eligibility criteria and 24 were included in the meta-analysis. Multi-component workplace interventions significantly reduced body weight (16 studies; mean diff: − 2.61 kg, 95% CI: − 3.89 to − 1.33) BMI (19 studies, mean diff: − 0.42 kg/m2, 95% CI: − 0.69 to − 0.15) and waist circumference (13 studies; mean diff: − 1.92 cm, 95% CI: − 3.25 to − 0.60). Reduction in blood pressure, lipids and blood glucose was not statistically significant. Conclusions Workplace interventions significantly reduced body weight, BMI and waist circumference. Non-significant results for biochemical markers could be due to them being secondary outcomes in most studies. Intervention acceptability and adherence, follow-up duration and exploring non-RCT designs are factors that need attention in future research. Prospero registration number: CRD42018094436.

The effectiveness of workplace interventions to reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Fitzpatrick-Lewis ◽  
Muhammed Usman Ali ◽  
Samantha Horvath ◽  
Seema Nagpal ◽  
Samantha Ghanem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Workplace Interventions

scholarly journals Efficacy of workplace interventions for shoulder pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
pp. 529-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
V Lowry ◽  
A Desjardins-Charbonneau ◽  
J Roy ◽  
C Dionne ◽  
P Frémont ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Workplace Interventions

scholarly journals Worldwide prevalence of inadequate work ability among hospital nursing personnel: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Manuel Romero‐Sánchez ◽  
Ana María Porcel‐Gálvez ◽  
Olga Paloma‐Castro ◽  
Jesús García‐Jiménez ◽  
María Eugenia González‐Domínguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Hospital Nursing

scholarly journals The Effects of Workplace Interventions on Low Back Pain in Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12614
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Russo ◽  
Giuseppe Francesco Papalia ◽  
Gianluca Vadalà ◽  
Luca Fontana ◽  
Sergio Iavicoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Workplace Interventions ◽  
Physical Scale

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to analyze the effects of workplace interventions (WI) on clinical outcomes related to low back pain (LBP) in a worker population, and to assess socio-economic parameters as participants on sick leave, days of sick leave, and return to work following WI. A systematic literature search was performed to select randomized clinical trials that investigated the effectiveness of WI on return to work, sick leave, and working capacity of workers affected by nonspecific LBP. Fourteen articles were included in the review and meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed improvements in pain (p = 0.004), disability (p = 0.0008), fear-avoidance for psychical activity (p = 0.004), and quality of life (p = 0.001 for physical scale and p = 0.03 for mental scale) for patients who underwent WI compared to controls. Moreover, the pain reduction following WI was statistically significant in the healthcare workers’ group (p = 0.005), but not in the other workers’ group. The participants on sick leave and the number of days of sick leave decreased in the WI group without statistical significance (p = 0.85 and p = 0.10, respectively). Finally, LBP recurrence was significantly reduced in the WI group (p = 0.006). WI led to a significant improvement of clinical outcomes in a workers’ population affected by LBP.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of food safety & workplace interventions for food handlers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Lum ◽  
Ian Young
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Food Handler ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Food Protection ◽  
Workplace Interventions ◽  
Education Interventions ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training

Researchers conducted a systematic review of the effectiveness of training and education interventions to improve food safety in restaurants and food service settings. Infographic of Young, I., Greig, J., Wilhelm, B.J., & Waddell, L.A. (2019). Effectiveness of food handler training and education interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Food Protection 82(10), 1714–1728.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of very early workplace interventions to reduce sickness absence: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Vargas-Prada ◽  
Evangelia Demou ◽  
Drushca Lalloo ◽  
Ione Avila-Palencia ◽  
Kaveh A Sanati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Workplace Interventions

scholarly journals The effectiveness of food safety & workplace interventions for food handlers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Lum ◽  
Ian Young
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Food Handler ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Food Protection ◽  
Workplace Interventions ◽  
Education Interventions ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training

Researchers conducted a systematic review of the effectiveness of training and education interventions to improve food safety in restaurants and food service settings. Infographic of Young, I., Greig, J., Wilhelm, B.J., & Waddell, L.A. (2019). Effectiveness of food handler training and education interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Food Protection 82(10), 1714–1728.

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