The use and evaluation of a theory-informed, multi-component intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in the workplace

Figures & data

Figure 1. Study design.

Table 1. Link between intervention strategies and theoretical framework

Strategy	Link to theoretical framework
Education	To assist in stage progression of TM from preparation to action
	Consciousness raising process of change (TM)
Individual feedback from ActivPAL	Self-reflection and self-regulation component of SCT
	Consciousness raising process of change (TM)
Workbook (prompt)	Self-regulation component of SCT
	Mastery experiences of self-efficacy component of SCT
Goal setting	Self-regulation component of SCT
	Perceived behavioural component of TPB
	Mastery experiences of self-efficacy component of SCT
Self-contract	Self-regulation component of SCT
	Self-liberation process of change (TM)
Weekly phone call/email/visit (prompt)	Verbal persuasion and mastery experiences of self-efficacy component of SCT
	Helping relationship process of change (TM)

Notes: SCT—social cognitive theory, TM—transtheoretical model, TPB—theory of planned behaviour.

Figure 2. Pre- and post-intervention 3-day ActivPAL data for sitting time (min) for each individual participant.

Table 2. Participants who met the recommendations of 2 h and 4 h of standing/moving pre- and post-intervention on one or more days during the ActivPAL data collection period

Recommendation	Pre-intervention participant number	Post-intervention participant number
2 h of standing during the work day	15	20
4 h of standing during the work day	2	5