Project

development of a methodology to reduce sedentary behavior in the workplace

Code
174W00111
Duration
08 December 2011 → 07 June 2013
Funding
Regional and community funding: various
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Public health care
    • Public health sciences
    • Public health services
Keywords
working environment intervention sitting
 
Project description

The aim of the project is to develop an intervention that focuses on reducing the total amount of sitting and prolonged periods of uninterrupted sitting among employers and employees of Flemish companies. The aim is to replace sitting by low intensity activities (standing, walking). The intervention is evaluated via objective measurement tools (ActivPALs) and questionnaires.