This review examines the effectiveness of sitestand workstations at reducing worker discomfort without
causing a decrease in productivity. Four databases were searched for studies on sitestand workstations,
and five selection criteria were used to identify appropriate articles. Fourteen articles were identified that
met at least three of the five selection criteria. Seven of the identified studies reported either local, whole
body or both local and whole body subjective discomfort scores. Six of these studies indicated implementing
sitestand workstations in an office environment led to lower levels of reported subjective
discomfort (three of which were statistically significant). Therefore, this review concluded that sitestand
workstations are likely effective in reducing perceived discomfort. Eight of the identified studies reported
a productivity outcome. Three of these studies reported an increase in productivity during sitestand
work, four reported no affect on productivity, and one reported mixed productivity results. Therefore,
this review concluded that sitestand workstations do not cause a decrease in productivity.