收容所的狗、大学员工与午餐时间散步：一项试点研究。
Shelter dogs, university employees, and lunchtime walks: A pilot study.
作者信息
Sartore-Baldwin Melanie L, Baker Jackie, Schwab Lacey, Mahar Matthew T, Das Bhibha
机构信息
Department of Kinesiology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.
出版信息
Work. 2019;64(3):487-493. doi: 10.3233/WOR-193010.
BACKGROUND
Workplace walking interventions can lead to positive physical and psychological outcomes for employees. For optimal success, however, innovative approaches that appeal to employees are needed.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to assess the physical activity levels and experiences of university staff members who walked shelter dogs during their lunch breaks.
METHOD
Participants walked with a dog and a partner for 30 minutes during their lunch break one day a week for four weeks. Accelerometer data was collected during participant walks and interviews conducted post-intervention.
RESULTS
Quantitative results indicated that participants averaged 24.9±7.4 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (range 12- 37 min) during the walk. Qualitative findings suggested that the incorporation of shelter dogs into a walking intervention encouraged participants to take part in the study and continue each week.
CONCLUSIONS
Both the quantitative and qualitative data from this pilot study support the notion that including shelter dogs into a university-based walking program encouraged physical activity engagement and adherence.
背景
职场步行干预可为员工带来积极的身体和心理效益。然而，要取得最佳成效，需要采用能吸引员工的创新方法。
目的
本研究旨在评估大学工作人员在午餐休息时间遛收容所犬只时的身体活动水平和体验。
方法
参与者每周有一天在午餐休息时间与一只狗及一名同伴一起步行30分钟，为期四周。在参与者步行期间收集加速度计数据，并在干预后进行访谈。
结果
定量结果表明，参与者在步行期间平均进行了24.9±7.4分钟的中等至剧烈身体活动（范围为12 - 37分钟）。定性研究结果表明，将收容所犬只纳入步行干预鼓励了参与者参与研究并持续每周参与。
结论
这项试点研究的定量和定性数据均支持以下观点，即将收容所犬只纳入大学步行计划可促进身体活动参与度和坚持性。
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