Table 3 Population, intervention, comparison and outcome (PICO)-proposed criteria for inclusion in the systematic review
Acronym | Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
P | Population | Apparently healthy, working age, adult employees (≥18 years of age) from Western/developed countries. |
I | Intervention | Interventions were delivered within the workplace with a focus on increasing physical activity and/or decreasing sedentary behaviour. These interventions may include but are not limited to the following: workplace challenges or competition, education and counselling, changes to workplace culture and policy, and/or changes to the physical work environment or in access to facilities. |
C | Comparison | This review will include all experimental study designs. Control groups will be used for comparison when available, but no restrictions will be placed on the comparison group. |
O | Outcomes | Primary outcomes will be a change in physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour. The secondary outcomes will include various other benefits associated with the intervention and relevant to the workplace. These outcomes may include but are not limited to the following: absenteeism or sick days, presenteeism or work productivity, quality of life, mental health, and/ or return on investment. |