Physical Activity Wearables in the Police Force: The PAW-Force Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 182
- 试验地点
- 4
- 主要终点
- Change in mean daily step count
研究概览
简要总结
Policing is an increasingly sedentary occupation and high levels of physical and psychological morbidities are reported by officers and staff. Wearable fitness technology may be a feasible intervention to promote physical activity and improve health.
This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of introducing wearable fitness technology (Fitbit™ activity monitors linked to the 'Bupa Boost' smartphone app) as a motivator for increasing physical activity within the police force. Additional aims are to and to assess the potential impact of the intervention on physical activity, sedentary time, health and wellbeing, stress, sickness absence and self-perceived productivity, and to explore which motivational strategies (e.g. individual goal-setting vs. social competitions) are most acceptable and potentially effective and for which groups of staff.
A single-group, before and after, mixed methods exploratory trial will be conducted. Approximately 180 police officers and staff from two sites (Plymouth Basic Command Unit and North Dorset) will be recruited to take part. Participants will use the technology for 12 weeks initially followed by a further five months of optional use. A combination of questionnaire surveys, interviews and analysis of staff absence records will be used.
Data will be collected pre-intervention, mid-intervention (6 weeks), post-intervention (12 weeks) and follow-up (8 months). Primary outcomes are change in objectively recorded step count, self-reported physical activity and sedentary time. Secondary outcomes include general health and wellbeing, perceived stress and productivity, sickness absence, engagement with the intervention and perceived usability and usefulness.
This study will add to our understanding of the feasibility and acceptability of mobile fitness technology in a specific workplace setting, and inform a potential larger trial within the police force.
详细描述
Background:
The workplace is increasingly seen as a setting for health promotion and preventive health activities, not only to prevent occupational injury, but also to improve people's overall health and wellbeing. The police force experiences higher than average rates of illness compared to the general population, including several common risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, in addition to high stress levels. Regular physical activity plays a pivotal role in the prevention and treatment of many health-related conditions and stress reduction.
The profile of crime is changing. Lower rates of street crime and increasing rates of white collar and cybercrime mean that the act of policing is becoming a more sedentary occupation. Police officers also experience a number of barriers to undertaking physical activity including long working hours, shift work, job pressures and lack of access to training facilities.
Wearable fitness technology (smartphone applications and personal physical activity monitors) provides people with accessible ways to engage with and monitor their physical activity at their convenience. There has been a recent proliferation of research into the application of such technology for behaviour change and health improvement. However, much of this research has so far been inconclusive. For studies that have reported significant effects, these have generally been modest and short-term. Remaining knowledge gaps include which strategies should be used to maintain motivation, and the impact of the technology within different populations and subgroups.
'Bupa Boost' is a smartphone application (app) run by the private health insurer Bupa. The app is a health and wellbeing tool designed for use in the workplace, which focuses on fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and relaxation. Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police will work in partnership with Bupa, which will provide the app for free to staff and support research around the app. The organisations will supply a specific activity monitor (the Fitbit Charge 2™) to synchronise with the Bupa Boost app.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Participants should expect to be employed within the police force for the duration of the study
- •Must own (or have access to) a smartphone or tablet that is compatible with the Bupa Boost app (Apple or Android 4.0.3 or higher) with Bluetooth and internet access
排除标准
- •Staff with severe limited mobility, who would be physically unable to increase their step count over the duration of the study
研究组 & 干预措施
Fitbit and Bupa Boost app
Fitbit Charge 2™ wearable physical activity monitor and Bupa Boost health and wellbeing smartphone app. 12 weeks initial use (individual goal-setting in weeks 1-6 then social features of the app in weeks 7-12) followed by a further five months of optional use (as desired by the participant).
干预措施: Fitbit and Bupa Boost app (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in mean daily step count
时间窗: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 8 months
As recorded by the Fitbit wearable activity monitor
次要结局
- Change in perceived stress level(Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 8 months)
- Change in personal perceived productivity(Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 8 months)
- Change in total physical activity (MET-minutes per week)(Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 8 months)
- Change in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MET-minutes per week)(Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 8 months)
- Change in perceived health-related quality of life (physical and mental)(Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 8 months)
- Change in weekday sedentary time (hours per day)(Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 8 months)