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Exploring the effects of working from home vs. the office on health in people with Type 2 Diabetes. Deakin University/ Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute are recruiting for a study into work from home and health in type 2 diabetes.

Eligibility

To be eligible to take part in this study, you must be:

• Aged 35-65 years  
• Proficient in English
• Hybrid desk-based worker, regularly working both from home and the office
• Employed full-time (≥35 hours per week)
• Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least six months
• Not meeting Physical Activity Guidelines
• BMI > 25

Aim of this study

This study aims to understand how different work models – working from home or working in the office – affect risk factors linked to dementia in people living with type 2 diabetes. As more people now work from home, this shift may have important impacts on long-term health.

What does this study include?

This study has two parts:

  1. Device-based measurements and surveys to collect data on your lifestyle and health.
  2. A group interview to hear about your experiences.

You can take part in either part, or both.

What do I need to do?

For the device-based measurements, you will:

  • Attend a short session (approx. 1 hour) at Deakin Burwood or Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute for measurements and instructions.
  • Wear health monitoring devices and complete daily surveys for 8 days while working from home and in the office.

For the group interview, you will:

  • Join an online discussion group (approx. 1 hour) and share your experiences of working from home and in the office.

Participants will receive a $25 supermarket gift voucher if they complete the device-based measurements. Those who participate in the discussion groups will be entered into a lottery to win one of three $100 vouchers.

How will this study help people living with diabetes?

This research will help uncover how different work environments influence key health factors that contribute to dementia risk, supporting healthier work and lifestyle choices for people living with type 2 diabetes

Further Information

For further information about this study, please refer to:

• Visit the website
• Plain Language Statement/Consent Form
• Contact: Lisa Becker, email or phone 0432874609

This study has been approved by the Deakin University Human Research Ethics Department

 

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