Abstract
Implementation and evaluation of an eight-week evidence employee walking program utilizing pedometers, one on one weekly check-ins with the nurse, goal setting and caring. Employee participation consisted of pre and post screenings of: weight, BMI, Cholesterol and the IPAQ-SF questionnaire, utilized to measure levels of physical activity.
Sigma Membership
Eta Rho
Lead Author Affiliation
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Employee Wellness Programs, Evidence-based Walking Program, Use of Pedometers in Walking Programs
Recommended Citation
Greaves, Valerie Dietrich, "An evidence-based walking program to increase physical activity and healthy outcomes for employees" (2017). Convention. 113.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/113
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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Review Type
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An evidence-based walking program to increase physical activity and healthy outcomes for employees
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Implementation and evaluation of an eight-week evidence employee walking program utilizing pedometers, one on one weekly check-ins with the nurse, goal setting and caring. Employee participation consisted of pre and post screenings of: weight, BMI, Cholesterol and the IPAQ-SF questionnaire, utilized to measure levels of physical activity.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.