A Multidimensional Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Metabolic Disorders in Older Workers in Taiwan
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Metabolic Disorder
- Sponsor
- Asia University
- Enrollment
- 108
- Primary Endpoint
- Changes in anthropometric and srum biochemical indicators.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multidimensional worksite intervention program to reduce the severity of metabolic disorders in older workers in Taiwan.
Detailed Description
The investigators conducted a quasi-experiment in older workers from three worksites in southern Taiwan. * Qualified subjects were assigned to the intervention or the reference group according to their availability to take part in study activities. * A researcher reviewed the health record and discussed with the subject about his/her health status. * Subjects in the intervention group received lifestyle interventions. The activities included motivational presentations to increase awareness of own health problems and the role of lifestyle in the etiology of non-communicable chronic diseases. * Subjects were organized into small groups to have biweekly meetings to share experiences, stimulate mutual encouragement and to overcome obstacles. * Anthropometric and biochemical indicators were measured at baseline and endpoint (week 24).
Investigators
Alan C. Tsai, Ph. D.
professor
Asia University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •full-time worker
- •aged 50 years or older
- •willing to complete a screening questionnaire
- •sign a study consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Changes in anthropometric and srum biochemical indicators.
Time Frame: At baseline (week 0) and endpoint (week 24) of the intervention
Body weight (BW), body height, waist circumference, Body mass index (BMI), arterial blood pressure (BP), serum total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglycerides (TG) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) concentrations
Secondary Outcomes
- Lifestyle factors(At baseline (week 0) and endpoint (week 24) of the intervention)