Spontaneous use of sit-stand desks in a shared workspace: A pilot study. | Synapse
March 5, 2026
Spontaneous use of sit-stand desks in a shared workspace: A pilot study.
Key Points
To investigate if simply having sit-stand desks increases their spontaneous use in shared workspaces.
Pilot study design initiated in a shared workspace.
Observation of desk usage patterns over time.
Analyzed the impact of availability on user behavior.
Postural variation was observed among users with sit-stand desks.
Non-users showed limited adoption despite the presence of desks.
Complementary strategies are needed to enhance desk usage.
Abstract
Availability alone may encourage postural variation, though complementary behavioral and organizational strategies may be required to increase adoption, particularly among non-users.