Improving Wellbeing, Health, and Work Adherence Effects of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Course

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effects of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing course, a behavioral program designed to promote wellbeing, integration, health, and work adherence. The project focuses on individuals with or at high risk of disease, including those on sick leave or disability benefits, addressing challenges like preventable health problems, work absence, and social inequalities in health. The trial aims to evaluate the course's impact on wellbeing, physical and mental health, social participation, and work participation through a controlled comparative study. Participants attend the 5 Ways to Wellbeing course over six weekly sessions lasting 2.5 hours total, each session focusing on one of five actions to promote wellbeing, with a final session for sharing and evaluation. The course is delivered by trained coaches at Healthy Life Centres (HLCs) and the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). The study includes 500 participants from HLCs and 100 from NAV, with the NAV group randomized into intervention and control groups. Control groups include individuals receiving usual care or participating in a related health lifestyle study. Participants complete questionnaires at the start and end of the course, and follow-ups at 6 and 15 months via digital surveys. Assessments measure subjective wellbeing, physical and mental health, mastery, social integration, physical activity, health care use, and work adherence using validated tools. Researchers will analyze changes over time to understand the course’s effects and cost effectiveness, with the goal of informing wider implementation if beneficial.

Effects of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Course Effects of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Course