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The psychological benefits of sit stand desking
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JOL3003  
#1 Posted : 19 September 2014 08:45:23(UTC)
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JOL3003
HI All,

I am looking for some information/studies on the psychological benefits of sit stand desks. This could be from reducing presenteeism, stress and mental health symptoms to improved perceived organisational support, productivity and absence rates. Can anyone help?

Many thanks,

James
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Canopener  
#2 Posted : 19 September 2014 13:01:01(UTC)
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Canopener
Psychological or physiological ?
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A Kurdziel  
#3 Posted : 19 September 2014 13:34:21(UTC)
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A Kurdziel
Contact the HSL. They have been doing some work on this recently( both physiological and psychological)
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KieranD  
#4 Posted : 19 September 2014 14:24:55(UTC)
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KieranD
Psychological benefits in relation to the change you outline vary between individuals, between tasks and over time.

A survey can help you to gather relevant data which you can then use about once a quarter

A repertory grid can help you to design the survey
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bob youel  
#5 Posted : 22 September 2014 08:09:40(UTC)
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bob youel
those with bad backs and similar will not find the idea to good for them
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Mick C  
#6 Posted : 22 September 2014 08:33:02(UTC)
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Mick C
James

try this link as a starting point..
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/n...ptember/156nhsdesks.html
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JOL3003  
#7 Posted : 24 September 2014 11:56:05(UTC)
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JOL3003
Thanks everyone, I have spoken to HSL who are currently carrying out research however I still need anything that is actually published, any ideas?

James
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Palmer20061  
#8 Posted : 24 September 2014 12:19:20(UTC)
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Palmer20061
Sorry, why will 'those with bad backs and similar will not find the idea to good for them'?

I would have though that these were ideal for those with bad backs - they often find pain relief with standing (less pressure back through the spine) and like to be able to alter position quite frequently.

These will also help prevent a lot of bad backs in the future - the less time people are 'forced' to sit down the better.
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ExDeeps  
#9 Posted : 24 September 2014 13:00:30(UTC)
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ExDeeps
Hi,

Don't know if this is of any help; http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26937454
I like the idea, there are some as would say no way; "DSE regs" and those funny "ballance ball chairs" etc. I like the idea and note one of the quoty bits about providing tall chairs so you can stand or sit as the mood takes you. Given the chance I would quite like to give one a go,

Jim
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Pinnington20914  
#10 Posted : 16 October 2014 15:38:01(UTC)
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Pinnington20914
I'm really keen on standing desks. The Swedes are probably at least 10 years ahead on this subject. Many government offices have electronic rising desks which are clearly designed for people with varying heights and physical conditions. I'd look at some international publications. I'm sure there will be studies you could reference.

In the UK we've been hiding behind the out of date DSE regulations. Employers responsibility to assess the workstation is fraught with problems when that workstation goes up and down.

We're about to run our own mini-trial. Granted it's not a scientific study but I've a willing volunteer who is 85% desk based who we'll be giving a rising desk. If, as experiments I have seen indicate, it helps with general posture, blood pressure and even cholesterol then it's good enough for me to champion.

Happy to share my findings when they're through.
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aud  
#11 Posted : 16 October 2014 16:51:43(UTC)
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aud
Been using technique for nearly 3 years. Adopted my own (portable) laptop or keyboard riser, for under £15. I also built a sit-stand laptop desk for home use, as I have 'lost' my big desk space.

I stand usually when browsing or doing casual bits of typing (standing now), but sit when really concentrating on input, or when feet have had enough. About 50/50 most days. When standing, you micro-move more - shifting weight, flexing knees. Plus (in my case) it gives a new height perspective over the others in the office. The view out of the window is better too. So my wellbeing benefits.

"juststand.org" is a good start. Try doing the sitting calculator! There are many links to research.

Ergotron - obviously with a commercial interest - have a good site with a very amusing video. I am a passionate early adopter of this - but my early careers were more physically active.

I fear for people in their 20's & 30's already sitting all day long and for the rest of their working life?
My opinion is that this technique will bring far more health benefits to office workers that the DSE regs could ever do. I would not let the regs get in the way.
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