@article{e4c8541b03334cf2a2acf97dfd35ce94,
title = "A Qualitative Exploration of the Shift Work Experience: The Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to a Healthier Lifestyle and the Role of the Workplace Environment",
abstract = "Objectives: The study aimed to understand lifestyle practices among shift workers, including an exploration of workers' perceptions of their workplace environment (WPE).Methods: Fifteen focus groups (FGs) were conducted by two researchers, with a total of 109 participants. A pilot FG was carried out with both researchers present, to ensure consistency in facilitation. To ensure quality control, both researchers analyzed all data collected.Results: Two overarching themes were observed: barriers to leading a healthier lifestyle, and facilitators to leading a healthier lifestyle. The influence of WPE was central to both themes.Conclusion: Investing in employee health is beneficial, particularly among shift workers, who are at an increased health risk. Adopting organizational policies and environmental changes as a core strategy for workplace health promotion may create an environment that makes healthier choices more accessible to all employees",
keywords = "Shift work, health, lifestyle, diet, workplace, qualitative",
author = "Nea, {Fiona M.} and Pourshahidi, {L. Kirsty} and John Kearney and Livingstone, {M. Barbara E.} and Carolina Bassul and Corish, {Clare A.}",
year = "2017",
month = oct,
day = "20",
doi = "10.1097/JOM.0000000000001126",
language = "English",
volume = "59",
pages = "1153--1160",
journal = "Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine",
issn = "1536-5948",
publisher = "Lippincott Williams and Wilkins",
number = "12",
}