Factors impacting workplace investment in sit-stand workstations from the perspective of purchasing decision-makers
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Article Title | Factors impacting workplace investment in sit-stand workstations from the perspective of purchasing decision-makers |
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ERA Journal ID | 13416 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Zerguine, Haroun, Goode, Ana D., Abbott, Alison, Johnston, Venerina and Healy, Genevieve N. |
Journal Title | Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society |
Journal Citation | 98, pp. 1-8 |
Article Number | 103558 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | Jan 2022 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0003-6870 |
1872-9126 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103558 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003687021002052 |
Abstract | This explanatory sequential mixed-method study explored the factors associated with the investment (or not) in sit-stand workstations (SSWs) and alternative initiatives to reduce prolonged sitting at work from the perspective of furniture purchasing decision-makers in Australian workplaces. Participants (n = 270) from >200 organisations across 19 industry sectors completed an online survey. Seven interviews were conducted in a sub-sample of participants from organisations without SSWs. The majority (80%) of workplaces reported having invested in SSWs. Workplaces without SSWs, opposed to those with SSWs, were more likely to be private (79.6% vs. 43.5%), of small/medium size (70.4% vs. 35.6%) and without a wellness program (57.4% vs. 22.2%) (all p < 0.05). Financial implications were the main reason for not investing in SSWs. Exercise and stretch breaks were alternative initiatives to reducing sedentary behaviour at work. Better evidence on the return on investment is needed to support purchasing decisions on SSWs. |
Keywords | Sit-stand workstation; Standing desk; Office-workers; Sedentary behaviour; Wellness |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420603. Health promotion |
420699. Public health not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
Queensland Government, Queensland | |
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Australia | |
Curtin University |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/x41z8/factors-impacting-workplace-investment-in-sit-stand-workstations-from-the-perspective-of-purchasing-decision-makers
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