Using apps in workplace health promotion

What is it about?

Target group characteristics as well as app characteristics (feedack possibilites) which can influence the decision of using apps in workplace health promotion are analyzed. A study with 438 leaders was conducted, as leaders can be seen as a key factor in the success of health promotion projects. Results: The results showed that younger leaders and leaders with a more positive attitude toward workplace health promotion are more likely to use an app. Furthermore, leaders with a positive attitude are more interested in expert-feedback than in instant, automatic genereated feedback received from an app.

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Why is it important?

Using feedback possibilities of smartphone apps could be beneficial for workplace health promotion. Especially feedback from health experts could be an addition to automatic feedback. These experts can be involved on many levels, such as planning the content of the program, developing understandable, non-stigmatizing feedback texts, or being available for life-chats.