ALIFE@Work: A Study on Weight Control for Overweight Workers
Author Information
Author(s): Marieke F van Wier, Geertje AM Ariëns, Johanna C Dekkers, Ingrid JM Hendriksen, Nico P Pronk, Tjabe Smid, Willem van Mechelen
Primary Institution: VU University Medical Center
Hypothesis
Can a distance counselling lifestyle program effectively help overweight employees control their weight?
Conclusion
The ALIFE@Work study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention program for weight control among overweight employees.
Supporting Evidence
- Overweight is a risk factor for various health issues, including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
- Distance counselling has been shown to be effective in previous studies for weight loss.
- The study aims to provide a cost-effective solution for weight control among employees.
Takeaway
This study is trying to help people who are overweight at work to lose weight by giving them advice over the phone or internet.
Methodology
The study is a randomized controlled trial with three groups: a control group, a phone-based intervention group, and an internet-based intervention group, lasting six months.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported data and the lack of blinding for participants after randomization.
Limitations
The study may not be generalizable to populations outside of the working environment or those not fluent in Dutch.
Participant Demographics
Participants are employees from seven Dutch companies, primarily overweight adults with a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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