Obesity, Lifestyle and Work Intervention

"The intervention period lasted for a year with three institution-based stays, 4 weeks at baseline and 2 weeks at 6 and 12 months. At baseline, participants got a functional assessment and an individual adjusted rehabilitation plan. At all three stages: The intervention contains activity training with a focus on the joy of movement, strength- and cardio-training. There were lectures and cognitive therapy to promote self-care and lifestyle change. The intervention contained lectures on diet, nutrition and cooking-classes. Participants set goals at baseline and adjusting these during the progress. Exercise programs was designed to use at home. The Cognitive Information Processing model of career guidance was the mainframe for the work dimension. All participants had talks with the work consultant at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Two work lectures, Duties and rights as employees and Work as medicine. When needed the work consultant contacted the employer in order to facilitate changes."

"The intervention period lasted for a year with three institution-based stay, 4 weeks at baseline and 2 weeks at 6 and 12 months. At baseline, participants got a functional assessment and an individual adjusted rehabilitation plan.~At all three stages: The intervention contains activity training with focus on joy of movement, strength- and cardio-training. There was lectures and cognitive therapy to promote self-care and lifestyle change. The intervention contained lectures on diet, nutrition and cooking-classes. Participants set goals at baseline and adjusting these during the progress. They developed exercise programs designed to use at home."