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Research paper thumbnail of Incorporating Sex and Gender Considerations in Research on Psychosocial Work Exposures and Cardiovascular Diseases: An Umbrella Review of 55 Prospective Studies on Demand-Control Model, Effort-Reward Imbalance Model, and Long Work Hours

Research paper thumbnail of Investigating Associations Between Physical Activity and Presenteeism – A Scoping Review

American Journal of Health Promotion

Objective The aim of this study is to scope the literature on what is currently known between phy... more Objective The aim of this study is to scope the literature on what is currently known between physical activity and presenteeism. Data Source A search strategy was conducting in six scientific databases. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Studies written in English about the relation between physical activity and presenteeism were considered for inclusion. Data Extraction Data on definitions and measurement of presenteeism and physical activity were extracted. Data Synthesis The data is categorized according to the understanding of presenteeism of the studies to give a better idea of how this phenomenon is studied in relation to physical activity. Results After screening 9773 titles and abstracts and 269 full-text articles, 57 unique articles fulfilled our eligibility criteria. The majority of the articles were published since 2010 and originated predominantly in the United States. Most studies (70%) define presenteeism as lost productivity due to health problems, according to t...

Research paper thumbnail of What do we really understand about the relationship between physical activity and burnout?

Routledge eBooks, Nov 24, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Investigating associations between physical activity and presenteeism: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open, 2020

IntroductionConsidering that physical activity plays a key role in the health of workers, a growi... more IntroductionConsidering that physical activity plays a key role in the health of workers, a growing number of researchers are studying its relationship with various workplace outcomes, such as presenteeism. Numerous scientists recognise the relevance of further studying this relationship in order to improve our understanding of it. However, studies about the association between physical activity and presenteeism show some discrepancy in the results obtained. Disparity in the way of measuring presenteeism makes it even more challenging to compare results. In addition, it remains difficult to determine the optimal frequency, intensity, duration and type of physical activity to increase the productivity benefits of physical activity. In light of these issues, clarification through a scoping review of the literature on the subject is warranted.Method and analysisA search strategy will be conducted in six scientific databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ABI Inform Global, Web of Science ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Job Control and Job Demands in Becoming Physically Active during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022

Organizational studies suggest that certain psychosocial working conditions are liable to foster ... more Organizational studies suggest that certain psychosocial working conditions are liable to foster positive health outcomes, such as engaging in leisure-time physical activities. However, the psychosocial factors contributing to this improvement remain unexplored, particularly in the workplace and in the context of the decline observed in the physical activity level of the population worldwide. The objective of the study was to examine whether exposure to different combinations of psychosocial working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic predicts the probability of becoming physically active among Quebec workers. Job demands, job control, and physical activity were assessed three times during the first year of the pandemic via an online questionnaire among physically inactive workers (n = 440). Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the associations between various combinations of psychosocial risks and physical activity. A total of 117 participants became physicall...

Research paper thumbnail of Investigating Associations Between Physical Activity and Presenteeism – A Scoping Review

Safety and Health at Work, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Managing Presenteeism to Optimize Health and Performance

Research paper thumbnail of Active meetings on stationary bicycle: An intervention to promote health at work without impairing performance

Applied Ergonomics, 2021

Workers who experienced prolonged sitting have higher risk of mortality from all causes compared ... more Workers who experienced prolonged sitting have higher risk of mortality from all causes compared to non-sedentary workers. However, work can also be a health enhancement opportunity and it also can be designed to improve health and well-being. This research presents a novel intervention designed to reduce sedentary behavior in the workplace. Seven teams of employees (N = 30) conducted two meetings: one in a sitting position and one on a stationary bike. Repeated measures for heart rate, perceptions of stress, well-being, focus, attention and fatigue were collected before, during and after both meetings. Heart rate was significantly higher during active meeting. Results also indicated a significant effect of active meeting on stress. Well-being, focus and attention were similar during both meetings. Fatigue was perceived to be reduced in the hours following the active meeting. This suggests that active meetings can promote health without impairing performance which offers new perspectives for interventions.

Research paper thumbnail of Incorporating Sex and Gender Considerations in Research on Psychosocial Work Exposures and Cardiovascular Diseases: An Umbrella Review of 55 Prospective Studies on Demand-Control Model, Effort-Reward Imbalance Model, and Long Work Hours

Research paper thumbnail of Investigating Associations Between Physical Activity and Presenteeism – A Scoping Review

American Journal of Health Promotion

Objective The aim of this study is to scope the literature on what is currently known between phy... more Objective The aim of this study is to scope the literature on what is currently known between physical activity and presenteeism. Data Source A search strategy was conducting in six scientific databases. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Studies written in English about the relation between physical activity and presenteeism were considered for inclusion. Data Extraction Data on definitions and measurement of presenteeism and physical activity were extracted. Data Synthesis The data is categorized according to the understanding of presenteeism of the studies to give a better idea of how this phenomenon is studied in relation to physical activity. Results After screening 9773 titles and abstracts and 269 full-text articles, 57 unique articles fulfilled our eligibility criteria. The majority of the articles were published since 2010 and originated predominantly in the United States. Most studies (70%) define presenteeism as lost productivity due to health problems, according to t...

Research paper thumbnail of What do we really understand about the relationship between physical activity and burnout?

Routledge eBooks, Nov 24, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Investigating associations between physical activity and presenteeism: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open, 2020

IntroductionConsidering that physical activity plays a key role in the health of workers, a growi... more IntroductionConsidering that physical activity plays a key role in the health of workers, a growing number of researchers are studying its relationship with various workplace outcomes, such as presenteeism. Numerous scientists recognise the relevance of further studying this relationship in order to improve our understanding of it. However, studies about the association between physical activity and presenteeism show some discrepancy in the results obtained. Disparity in the way of measuring presenteeism makes it even more challenging to compare results. In addition, it remains difficult to determine the optimal frequency, intensity, duration and type of physical activity to increase the productivity benefits of physical activity. In light of these issues, clarification through a scoping review of the literature on the subject is warranted.Method and analysisA search strategy will be conducted in six scientific databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ABI Inform Global, Web of Science ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Job Control and Job Demands in Becoming Physically Active during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022

Organizational studies suggest that certain psychosocial working conditions are liable to foster ... more Organizational studies suggest that certain psychosocial working conditions are liable to foster positive health outcomes, such as engaging in leisure-time physical activities. However, the psychosocial factors contributing to this improvement remain unexplored, particularly in the workplace and in the context of the decline observed in the physical activity level of the population worldwide. The objective of the study was to examine whether exposure to different combinations of psychosocial working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic predicts the probability of becoming physically active among Quebec workers. Job demands, job control, and physical activity were assessed three times during the first year of the pandemic via an online questionnaire among physically inactive workers (n = 440). Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the associations between various combinations of psychosocial risks and physical activity. A total of 117 participants became physicall...

Research paper thumbnail of Investigating Associations Between Physical Activity and Presenteeism – A Scoping Review

Safety and Health at Work, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Managing Presenteeism to Optimize Health and Performance

Research paper thumbnail of Active meetings on stationary bicycle: An intervention to promote health at work without impairing performance

Applied Ergonomics, 2021

Workers who experienced prolonged sitting have higher risk of mortality from all causes compared ... more Workers who experienced prolonged sitting have higher risk of mortality from all causes compared to non-sedentary workers. However, work can also be a health enhancement opportunity and it also can be designed to improve health and well-being. This research presents a novel intervention designed to reduce sedentary behavior in the workplace. Seven teams of employees (N = 30) conducted two meetings: one in a sitting position and one on a stationary bike. Repeated measures for heart rate, perceptions of stress, well-being, focus, attention and fatigue were collected before, during and after both meetings. Heart rate was significantly higher during active meeting. Results also indicated a significant effect of active meeting on stress. Well-being, focus and attention were similar during both meetings. Fatigue was perceived to be reduced in the hours following the active meeting. This suggests that active meetings can promote health without impairing performance which offers new perspectives for interventions.