Effects of a Remote Physical Activity Intervention on the Health Outcomes of Education Professionals at a Secondary, Technical, and Higher Education Institution in the State of Tocantins, Brazil.

CONTEXT: Technology-mediated remote interventions are promising strategies to promote physical activity in occupational settings, but evidence for these among education professionals is still limited. This study evaluated the effects of a remote physical activity intervention on health outcomes in Brazilian education workers.

METHODS

A pre-post quasi-experimental study was conducted with 203 participants. A 12-week intervention provided motivational messages through digital platforms. Physical activity, sleep quality, musculoskeletal symptoms, and quality of life were assessed using validated instruments. Paired tests were applied.

RESULTS

Physical activity increased significantly in all domains (1659.35 ± 1096.45 to 1967.84 ± 1410.32; p = 0.010 for light physical activity), (861.87 ± 723.33 to 1420.39 ± 1424.67; p < 0.001 for moderate), (872.28 ± 912.64 to 1111.25 ± 1202.85; p = 0.006-vigorous) and (3393.50 ± 2103.08 to 4499.48 ± 3018.20; p < 0.001-total physical activity). Quality of life improved in the physical, psychological, and environmental domains, as well as overall (p < 0.05). No significant changes were observed in overall sleep quality; however, sleep duration worsened slightly (+23.1%; p = 0.041; r = 0.177). Upper back pain decreased significantly (46.8%-36.5%; p = 0.044).

CONCLUSIONS

Remote interventions can improve physical activity and quality of life, with limited effects on sleep and musculoskeletal outcomes.