Strategies to improve the implementation of workplace-based policies or practices targeting tobacco, alcohol, diet, physical activity and obesity.

Study answer

What this study found

Overall findings indicated no significant improvements in implementation outcomes when comparing intervention strategies with controls. Evidence suggested that implementation strategies may have minimal or no effect on health promoting behaviors.

Study & population

Six trials were included, mainly from the USA, focusing on workplace employees in various sectors.

Intervention

Strategies implemented aimed at improving workplace-based policies targeting tobacco use, alcohol consumption, diet, physical activity, and obesity through educational outreach, local consensus processes, and tailored interventions.

Key limitation

Small number of studies, variable designs, high risk of bias, lack of consistent terminology in implementation science.

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