Comprehensive Assessment of Implementation Factors Related to Worksite Exercise in Firefighters. Issue 1 (January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lane, Charity L.; Brady, O'Dane; Mayer, John M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. Volume 64:Issue 1(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-01
• Subjects: adherence -- exercise -- firefighting -- implementation -- injury prevention -- motivation; Medicine, Industrial -- Periodicals; Environmental health -- Periodicals; Occupational Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental health; Medicine, Industrial; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9803
• DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002418
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1076-2752

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: This study sought to identify key implementation factors to a 12-month worksite exercise intervention in career firefighters. Methods: Implementation factors related to the hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial were assessed by exercise adherence, implementation questionnaires, focus groups, and observations from stakeholders. Results: The primary identified implementation themes spanned intrapersonal, interpersonal, and institutional factors including: 1. Time and desire to exercise on shift; 2. Financial incentives to exercise; 3. Structured fitness programs; 4. Group competition, cohesion, and camaraderie; 5. Leadership engagement and support; and 6. Health, fitness, and occupational preparedness benefits. Conclusions: Future worksite exercise programs should address the barriers and facilitators identified herein and consider utilizing a hybrid delivery approach combining supervised and telehealth exercise interventions to optimize enthusiasm, adherence and improve safety and health.