Sedentary Behaviour in the Workplaces: Do Interventions Work? Dr Abigail Morris (Pt1)

<p>Dr Abigail Morris is working as a Lecturer in Workplace Health and Well Being in Lancaster University, UK.</p> <p>Her research expertise is in workplace physical activity and sedentary behaviour intervention development and evaluation. She is an interdisciplinary mixed methods researcher with experience conducting both process and outcome evaluations.</p> <p>She has used a variety of methods including objective activity data, cardio-metabolic measures, self-reported survey data, ecological momentary assessment as well as focus groups and interviews. She is currently involved in designing, delivering and evaluating a Sit Less and Move More (SLAMM) multi-component intervention among call centre workers (2016-2019).</p> <p>She has also been involved in the delivery and evaluation of Exertime (2018-2019) and Rise and Recharge (2019-2020) interventions which aim to reduce total and prolonged sedentary time and increase physical activity at work among traditional office workers. These projects are technology-based interventions and involve collaboration with national and international colleagues in both the UK and Australia.</p> <p>---</p> <p>This podcast episode is brought to you by Walkolution GmbH | Work and Walk | The Manual Treadmill Desk. Made in Germany.</p> <p>Learn more about Walkolution: walkolution.com/</p> <p>---</p>