A Multidimensional Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Metabolic Disorders in Older Workers in Taiwan

NCT ID: NCT01738061

Last Updated: 2012-11-30

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

108 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-01-31

Study Completion Date

2010-12-31

Brief Summary

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The study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multidimensional worksite intervention program to reduce the severity of metabolic disorders in older workers in Taiwan.

Detailed Description

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The investigators conducted a quasi-experiment in older workers from three worksites in southern Taiwan.

* Qualified subjects were assigned to the intervention or the reference group according to their availability to take part in study activities.
* A researcher reviewed the health record and discussed with the subject about his/her health status.
* Subjects in the intervention group received lifestyle interventions. The activities included motivational presentations to increase awareness of own health problems and the role of lifestyle in the etiology of non-communicable chronic diseases.
* Subjects were organized into small groups to have biweekly meetings to share experiences, stimulate mutual encouragement and to overcome obstacles.
* Anthropometric and biochemical indicators were measured at baseline and endpoint (week 24).

Conditions

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Metabolic Disorder

Keywords

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Older workers Multidimensional intervention Worksite health promotion Taiwan

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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reference group

They continued their daily routine.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Multidimensional lifestyle intervention

The multidimensional lifestyle intervention program received motivational activities to improve awareness of the impact of lifestyle on chronic diseases and the importance of self-health management.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Multidimensional lifestyle intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Lecture series to increase awareness of the relationship of lifestyle to chronic diseases Individualized review and discussion to understand own health problems Biweekly group meetings to stimulate motivation and exchange ideas

Interventions

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Multidimensional lifestyle intervention

Lecture series to increase awareness of the relationship of lifestyle to chronic diseases Individualized review and discussion to understand own health problems Biweekly group meetings to stimulate motivation and exchange ideas

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* full-time worker
* aged 50 years or older
* willing to complete a screening questionnaire
* sign a study consent
Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Department of Health, Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role collaborator

Asia University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Alan C. Tsai, Ph. D.

professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Alan C Tsai, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University

Other Identifiers

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MM-WHP-99

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id