Feasibility of Using Mobile Standing Desks to Address Sedentary Behavior in Flexible Work Environments A Mixed Methods Study

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2023
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of using mobile standing desks to address work-related sedentary behavior for adults working in flexible positions.MethodsUniversity employees (N = 20) in flexible positions used a mobile standing desk for 8 weeks and completed one focus group. Paired t tests were used to determine differences in workplace behavior. Focus group transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsWork-related sitting decreased (P = 0.010, -45.88 minutes) and standing increased (P = 0.016, +41.28 minutes). Advantages included mobility, enhanced attention to tasks, and ease of use. Disadvantages included the device's design, built environment barriers, and impact of work/life circumstances.ConclusionsThe mobile standing desk resulted in a decrease in sitting consistent with traditional standing desk-based interventions. Future interventions should consider including goal setting, reminders, feedback, and incentives.

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workplace, sedentary behavior, standing desk, flexible work, remote work, PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY, SITTING TIME, MORTALITY, ADULTS, RISK, TOO, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
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Wilkerson, A. H., Elliott, C. R., McFadden, N. T., & Abutalib, N. (2023). Feasibility of Using Mobile Standing Desks to Address Sedentary Behavior in Flexible Work Environments. In Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (Vol. 65, Issue 5, pp. e273–e278). Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000002804