The development and (cost-) effectiveness evaluation of a tailored intervention designed to prevent and reduce overweight and musculoskeletal disorders among construction workers.
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Health condition
overgewicht en obesitas en klachten aan het bewegingsapparaat
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Body weight, BMI, waist circumference*, as well as musculoskeletal complaints
Secondary outcome
- Physical activity and sedentary behaviour
*- Dietary behaviour
- Self-reported physical functioning
*- Cardiorespiratory fitness
*- Cardiovascular Disease risk profile
*- Work absenteeism
- Productivity
*- Workability
*- Cost-effectiveness
Background summary
The prevalence of obesity continues to increase rapidly. It is common knowledge
that obesity has a negative impact on health, short term (e.g musculoskeletal
disorders) as well as long term (e.g diabetes and cardiovascular disease).
Recent research data show that the prevalence of overweight and obesity in
workers in the construction industry is higher than in the general Dutch adult
population. Furthermore, in construction workers the prevalence of
musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) is high. These complaints result in sickness
absence and productivity loss, possibly related to an unhealthy lifestyle.
Study objective
The development and (cost-) effectiveness evaluation of a tailored intervention
designed to prevent and reduce overweight and musculoskeletal disorders among
construction workers.
Study design
The effectiveness of the intervention will be evaluated in a randomised
controlled trial. Randomisation will take place at the individual level, using
a computer generated list with randomisation numbers. Employees allocated to
the intervention group will receive an intervention package, and guidance by a
Personal Health Coach. Employees allocated to the control group will receive
care as usual. Measurements of participating employees will take place at
baseline, after 6 months and after 12 months.
Intervention
The intervention programme is aimed at improving physical activity levels and
nutritional behaviour and will consist of tailored information and counselling
through a Personal Health Coach (face to face and telephone), training
instructions (a fitness *card* to be used for exercises), and materials
designed for the intervention (an overview of the companies health promoting
facilities, a waist circumference measuring tape, a pedometer, BMI card,
caloric guide, rand a cookbook).
Study burden and risks
No risks are associated with participation.
Postbus 1000
1000BA Amsterdam
NL
Postbus 1000
1000BA Amsterdam
NL
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Inclusion criteria
The inclusion criteria for this study are: (1) workers that will be employed at the construction company until the follow up measurement; and (2) workers who signed an informed consent form before the baseline measurements.
Exclusion criteria
Workers being on long term sick leave (* 4 weeks).
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Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL31270.029.10 |