Non-significant changes were reported for most health- and work-related outcomes .
Findings suggest that activity-permissive workstations can be effective to reduce occupational sedentary time , without compromising work performance .
Excessive sedentary time is detrimentally linked to obesity , type 2 diabetes , cardiovascular disease and premature mortality .
Studies have been investigating the use of activity-permissive workstations to reduce sedentary time in office workers , a highly sedentary target group .
This review systematic ally summarizes the evidence for activity-permissive workstations on sedentary time , health-risk biomarkers , work performance and feasibility indicators in office workplaces .
The application of an occupational health guideline reduces sedentary behaviour and increases fruit intake at work: results from an RCT
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a draft occupational health practice guideline aim ed at preventing weight gain on employees ' physical activity , sedentary behaviour and dietary behaviour and on body weight-related outcomes . Methods A r and omised controlled trial was performed comparing guideline -based care to usual care among 16 occupational physicians and 523 employees in the Netherl and s between 2009 and 2011 . Occupational physicians in the intervention group followed the draft guideline by providing advice to employers on how to assess and intervene on the obesogenic work environment and conducted five face-to-face behavioural change counselling sessions with employees to improve their lifestyle . Data of employees were collected by question naire and physical measurements at baseline and 6-months follow-up . Linear and logistic regression analyses were performed to determine effects . Results The intervention showed significant effects on sedentary behaviour at work ( β −28 min/day , 95 % CI −2 to −54 ) and on fruit intake ( β 2.1 pieces/week ; 95 % CI 0.6 to 3.6 ) . No significant intervention effects were found for physical activity , sedentary behaviour in leisure time or during weekend days , snack intake and body weight-related outcomes . Conclusion Guideline -based care result ed in a more favourable sedentary behaviour at work and increased fruit intake but did not improve employees '  physical activity , snack intake or body weight-related outcomes . Trial registration number IS RCT N/73545254 and NTR/1190
Non-significant changes were reported for most health- and work-related outcomes .
Findings suggest that activity-permissive workstations can be effective to reduce occupational sedentary time , without compromising work performance .
Excessive sedentary time is detrimentally linked to obesity , type 2 diabetes , cardiovascular disease and premature mortality .
Studies have been investigating the use of activity-permissive workstations to reduce sedentary time in office workers , a highly sedentary target group .
This review systematic ally summarizes the evidence for activity-permissive workstations on sedentary time , health-risk biomarkers , work performance and feasibility indicators in office workplaces .