| Ranking |
Evidence-Based Practice |
| Description |
The Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Alternative Models' Effects (PHLAME) study included two worksite-based interventions. This intervention was delivered to firefighters in Washington and Oregon. The team-based intervention consisted of ten 45- minute peer-taught sessions. Session covered a variety of topics including training heart rate and aerobic conditioning, serving sizes, and fast food makeover. The one-on-one intervention involved four meetings with a trained health counselor lasting up to one hour, followed by follow-up telephone discussions. Both groups received a Firefighters Health and Fitness guide. |
| Goal / Mission |
The PHLAME Study had four primary goals: (1) Increase physical activity to 30 minutes each day; (2) Reduce percent calories from fat to less than
30%; (3) Increase servings of fruits and vegetables to at least 5 per day; and (4) Improve energy balance and normalize body fat. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Both the team-based and one-on-one intervention firefighters demonstrated significant reductions in LDL cholesterol compared to the control group (P=0.03 and P=0.01, respectively). The one-on-one format significantly decreased behaviors related to higher dietary fat intakes (p=0.03). In contrast, a significant increase in personal exercise practices (P=0.02) was associated only with the team-based firefighters. |
| Categories |
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
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| Organization(s) |
Oregon Health & Science University |
| Source |
American Journal of Health Behavior |
| Date of Publication |
2004 |
| Location |
State: WA, OR |
| Primary Contact |
Dr Elliot
Division of Health Promotion & Sports Medicine, CR110 Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239- 3098
elliotd@ohsu.edu
http://www.ohsu.edu/ohsuedu/academic/som/medici...
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| For more details |
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14977155
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| Target Audience |
Adults, Firefighters |
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