title: Experience of switching from a traditional sitting workstation to a sit-stand workstation in sedentary office workers.
abstract: Prolonged sedentary time (ST) is associated with adverse health outcomes, while decreasing ST improves health outcomes. The use of sit-stand desks (SSDs) in workplaces has been proposed as a means of reducing ST. The purpose of this study was to gain knowledge about participants' experience and perceptions of a workplace intervention involving the introduction of SSDs. Focus groups and interviews were conducted with 28 study participants who used SSDs for 4 weeks. Data were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the SSDs and 96% chose to use them permanently. Participants experienced greater energy and alertness at work and reported increased face-to-face interaction with coworkers. Lack of work-surface space was the most significant problem with the use of SSDs. There was no perception of decreased productivity or reduced workplace privacy among participants.
authors.affiliation: Division of Health Policy & Management, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Nirjhar
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dutta
authors.affiliation: Department of Anthropology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Walton
authors.affiliation: Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pereira
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D006804:Ergonomics; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D057185:Sedentary Behavior; D012931:Social Environment; D017132:Workplace
keywords: Sedentary time; focus group; work place intervention individual interview