Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Alternative Models' Effects (PHLAME)

An 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. Sessions 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.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Oregon Health & Science University
Primary Contact
Dr. Diane L. Elliot
Division of Health Promotion & Sports Medicine, CR110 Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239- 3098
503 494-8311
elliotd@ohsu.edu
http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/research-expertise...
Topics
Health / Physical Activity
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Organization(s)
Oregon Health & Science University
Source
American Journal of Health Behavior
Date of publication
2004
Location
WA, OR
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Target Audience
Adults
Additional Audience
Firefighters