Table 4 Responses concerning the height-adjustable workstation
From: Reducing sitting at work: process evaluation of the SMArT Work (Stand More At Work) intervention
6 months (n/%) | 12 months (n/%) | |
|---|---|---|
Have you used the workstation in the last 6 months? (Yes) | 56/100% | 54/98% |
In the first month of receiving the height-adjustable workstation how often did you use it (i.e. moved it from a sitting to standing position or vice versa)? | ||
Everyday | 39/67% | – |
A few times a week | 18/31% | – |
Once a week | 1/2% | – |
Infrequently | 0/0% | – |
In the past 6 months how often have you used the height-adjustable workstation (i.e. moved it from a sitting to standing position or vice versa)? | ||
Everyday | 36/67% | 39/72% |
A few times a week | 19/33% | 13/24% |
Once a week | 1/2% | 0/0% |
Infrequently | 2/3% | 2/4% |
When I use my desk (i.e. moved it from a sitting to standing position or vice versa) I schedule specific times to use it (e.g. every hour for a certain length of time, just in the afternoon, or during a specific task such as reading emails) to stand up | ||
Very often | 9/15% | 10/18% |
Often | 17/29% | 10/18% |
Sometimes | 19/33% | 24/44% |
Rarely | 7/12% | 9/16% |
Never | 6/10% | 2/4% |
When I use the height-adjustable workstation to stand I feel self-conscious | ||
Strongly disagree | 28/48% | 30/55% |
Disagree | 21/36% | 18/33% |
In the past 6 months my office colleagues have not minded when I use the height-adjustable workstation to stand and work | ||
Strongly agree | 45/82% | 41/79% |
Agree | 9/16% | 11/20% |
In the past 6 months the height-adjustable workstation has helped me to reduce the amount of time I spend sitting at work | ||
Strongly agree | 37/64% | 37/67% |
Agree | 18/31% | 15/27% |
How obtrusive has the height-adjustable workstation been to your daily activities at work (i.e. does it prevent you from working efficiently and effective)? | ||
Very obtrusive | 1/2% | 1/2% |
Mildly obtrusive | 13/22% | 11/20% |
Neither obtrusive nor unobtrusive | 5/9% | 6/11% |
Mostly unobtrusive | 13/24% | 9/16% |
Completely unobtrusive | 26/45% | 28/51% |