title: A 7-Step Strategy for the Implementation of Worksite Lifestyle Interventions: Helpful or Not?
abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of and adherence to a 7-step strategy for the development, implementation, and continuation of a comprehensive, multicomponent lifestyle program.
  
  
  
  Strategy use and adherence was assessed with 12 performance indicators. Data were collected by combining onsite monitoring with semi-structured interviews at baseline and follow-up (6, 12, and 18 months).
  
  
  
  Not all performance indicators were met so partial strategy adherence was obtained. The strategy could be improved on the following aspects: support among management, project structure, adaptation to needs of employees, planning, and maintenance.
  
  
  
  The results of this evaluation indicate that strategy adherence facilitated structured development and implementation. On the basis of the qualitative data, this study suggests that when improvements will be made on both the content and performance, the 7-step strategy could be an effective tool to successfully implement a multicomponent WHPP.
authors.affiliation: Body@Work, Research Centre on Physical Activity, Work and Health, TNO-VUmc (Ms Wierenga, Drs Engbers and van Mechelen); Department of Public and Occupational Health, EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam (Ms Wierenga, Dr van Mechelen); and Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research, TNO Expertise Centre Life Style, Leiden, the Netherlands (Ms Wierenga, Drs Engber and Van Empelen).
authors.forename: Debbie
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wierenga
authors.forename: Luuk H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Engbers
authors.forename: Pepjin
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Van Empelen
authors.forename: Willem
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: van Mechelen
mesh_terms: D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D016272:Occupational Health; D014495:Universities; D017132:Workplace