Co-production at work: The process of breaking up sitting time

Oral Presentation B6.3

Authors

  • Thomas Griffiths Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Diane Crone Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Mike Stembridge Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Rachel Lord Cardiff Metropolitan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.523

Keywords:

Co-Production, Workplace, Physical Activity, Sitting Time

Abstract

Background: Prolonged sitting has harmful effects on cardiovascular disease biomarkers, independent of physical activity (PA). Current workplace PA interventions to overcome this have poor uptake and adherence. Co-production attempts to improve the translation of evidence to practice through engaging the participants within the intervention design, improving context sensitivity and acceptability of the intervention. Purpose: Co-produce a contextually sensitive PA workplace intervention focused on breaking up sitting time. Methods: Initial ‘needs analysis’ was conducted to gather a scope on current PA and sitting engagement as well as attitudes on PA to break up sitting time in office-based workers (n=157). A development group (n=11) were presented with the findings and a feasible intervention was co-produced through consultations in focus groups and reflective practices, before being piloted. The development group met following the pilot, to feedback and refine the intervention. Results: 1.8% reported engaging in occupational PA, and 68.7% reported sitting for 6+ hours during their working day. An intervention encompassing breaking up sitting time hourly with five-minute walking breaks was co-produced, resulting in the frequency of breaks from being sedentary increasing from 2 to 11 in week two. Conclusions: ‘Needs analysis’ highlighted cultural and pragmatic issues regarding the impact on “work flow” and frequency of the PA breaks. A co-production approach enabled the opportunity for a unique research and stakeholder guided compromise. Subsequent work is required before conclusions on feasibility and effectiveness can be made. Funding: First author is a KESS 2 funded PhD student.

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Griffiths, T., Crone, D., Stembridge, M., & Lord, R. (2021). Co-production at work: The process of breaking up sitting time: Oral Presentation B6.3. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.523