"We conducted a systematic review comparing SB and PA of workers WFH compared to onsite work. We searched Pubmed, Embase and SPORTDiscus (last search: June 2025). At least two reviewers independently screened the studies and rated the of risk of bias based on adapted existing tools. We included studies on adult workers, which at least part-time WFH with comparison group working onsite, reporting SB or/and PA-outcomes per workday/work time."
"A meta-analysis of studies reporting quantitative results suggests an increase in ST of 31 min (95% CI 14 to 48; I 2 = 57.5%; 7 studies) during work hours when WFH. PA was described in 36 studies (with n = 270,617 subjects), and the meta-analysis found a decrease in daily steps of 2564 (mean difference: − 2564; 95% CI -3809 to -1320, 289; I 2 = 91.4%; 7 studies) when WFH."
Sedentary behaviour and lack of physical activity are associated with negative health outcomes. Among desk-based workers, sitting at work contributes substantially to daily sedentary time. Working from home was compared with onsite work to evaluate impacts on sedentary behaviour and physical activity. Searches included PubMed, Embase, and SPORTDiscus through June 2025. Inclusion criteria required adult workers with at least part-time WFH and an onsite comparison, reporting SB or PA per workday. Thirty-eight studies (n=282,264) were included. Meta-analyses indicate work-hour sedentary time increased by about 31 minutes and daily steps decreased by about 2,564 when working from home; risk of bias varied across studies.
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