What type of study is this?

This is a Quasi-Experimental study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the effectiveness of workplace-based interventions for treating obesity in workers.

November 11, 2025ObesitiesOpen Access

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Integrative review assesses therapeutic approaches for obesity in workers, finding modest body mass index reductions but improved lifestyle habits.

To assess the effectiveness of workplace-based interventions for treating obesity in workers.
Integrative review of studies published from 2006 to 2024
Included experimental or quasi-experimental longitudinal designs
Screened 95 articles; evaluated 18 studies in full, 8 met inclusion criteria
Data extraction focused on intervention type, outcomes, and methodological quality
Half of the studies reported no significant reduction in body mass index after follow-ups
Others showed modest decreases in body mass index
All interventions led to improvements in dietary habits and physical activity
Participants reduced sugar-sweetened beverage intake and increased fruit and vegetable consumption
Behavioral changes included adherence to healthy routines and self-monitoring

Oliveira et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Integrative review assesses therapeutic approaches for obesity in workers, finding modest body mass index reductions but improved lifestyle habits.