Evaluation of Booster Breaks in the Workplace

OBJECTIVE:This study elicited information regarding benefits of and barriers to participation in health-promoting work breaks, known as Booster Breaks, from participants with extensive experience (6 months to 1 year) with these types of breaks. METHODS:On the basis of the story path method of inquir...

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Published in:Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2014-05, Vol.56 (5), p.529-534
Main Authors: Taylor, Wendell C., Horan, Allison, Pinion, Clint, Liehr, Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Consensus
Emotions
Female
Health Promotion
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Occupational Health
Occupational Health Services
Occupational medicine
Original Article
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Qualitative Research
Relaxation - psychology
Southwestern United States
Workplace
Young Adult
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Summary:OBJECTIVE:This study elicited information regarding benefits of and barriers to participation in health-promoting work breaks, known as Booster Breaks, from participants with extensive experience (6 months to 1 year) with these types of breaks. METHODS:On the basis of the story path method of inquiry, data were collected regarding past, present, and future time frames during extensive face-to-face interviews. Group consensus processes identified themes. RESULTS:The top-ranked benefit theme was experiencing positive feelings, followed by improved health and sense of team camaraderie. The three barrier themes were time constraints/interruption of work flow, lack of interest, and absence of organizational support. CONCLUSIONS:As decision makers plan and implement health-promoting work breaks such as Booster Breaks, these findings indicate the benefits to emphasize and the barriers to counteract. Management support to sustain engagement is a priority.
ISSN:1076-2752
1536-5948
DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000000144