Actively Recruiting
Improving Wellbeing, Health and Work Adherence with the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Course
Led by Norwegian Institute of Public Health · Updated on 2025-01-16
700
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Lead Sponsor
T
The Dam Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effects of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing course, a behavioral program designed to promote wellbeing, health, and work participation. The study focuses on individuals in Norway facing health challenges, work absence, and social inequalities. It examines the course's impact on wellbeing, social integration, health behaviors, and work adherence in people with or at high risk of disease, including those on sick leave or receiving welfare benefits. Participants will attend the 5 Ways to Wellbeing course over six weekly sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours. The course is led by trained coaches from Healthy Life Centres (HLCs) and the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). This study involves two groups: one attending the course through HLCs and another group of welfare recipients randomized to either the course or usual follow-up. The course covers five wellbeing actions with the final session dedicated to review and sharing. Participants will complete questionnaires about their wellbeing, health, mastery, social life, and work participation at the start and end of the course, as well as at 6 and 15 months afterward. Data collection uses digital surveys sent via SMS links. Researchers will analyze changes over time to understand the course's effects and cost effectiveness. The study includes approximately 600 course participants and control groups, with ongoing monitoring for up to 15 months to assess long-term outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Course Effects of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Course
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals with, or at high risk of disease, needing support in health behaviour change and coping with health problems and chronic disease
- Individuals on sick leave, work assessment allowance (AAP), or disability pension
- Adults aged 18 years or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe mental illhealth
- Impaired cognitive functioning
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants attend the 5 Ways to Wellbeing course, which consists of six weekly sessions to promote wellbeing through behavioural activities.
6 weekly sessions (in-person)
Duration - Up to 15 months after course completion
Participants complete wellbeing and health questionnaires at the start and end of the course, and follow-up assessments at 6 and 15 months to monitor long-term effects.
4 questionnaire assessments: at course start, course end, 6 months, and 15 months (via SMS link and web)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Oslo, Norway, 0473
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Maja ME Eilertsen, MD
R
Ragnhild RN Bang Nes, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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