Digital workplace health promotion: a pilot study during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Germany

IF 2.4 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

International Journal of Workplace Health Management Pub Date : 2023-07-20 DOI:10.1108/ijwhm-03-2023-0041

E. Nöhammer, W. Fischmann

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Abstract

PurposePreventing diseases and promoting health is most effective in large settings like the workplace. Digital workplace health promotion (DWHP) became more popular during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. While e-health appliances have received research interest, little is known regarding the target populations' perspective on and potentials of the DWPH.Design/methodology/approachAn online pilot study was done in Germany in June 2021. The study is representative regarding age, gender and education. The user perspective on DWHP was investigated using 12 quantitative and 2 qualitative items.FindingsThe majority of the 690 participants perceives DWHP as valid long-term addition to regular workplace health promotion. Nearly 55.7% use DWHP when available, but most (65.4%) do not use these offers more than regular ones. Spontaneous participation is relevant for about 55%. Problems occur due to technical equipment (29.4%) and premises (36.3%). Open remarks highlight specifics to be observed in offer design, for example, data security issues.Research limitations/implicationsTo conclude, DWHP has a high potential to improve health at the workplace initiatives regarding participation rates, outcomes and costs. Challenges can be overcome by ensuring data protection and skills, which can be transferred to other life domains, improving population health. The potentials of DWHP for population health via spillover effects, employee well-being and employer branding have not yet been reached.Originality/valueThe aim of this study is giving a first overview of employee views on and use of DWHP.

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数字工作场所健康促进：德国严重急性呼吸系统综合征冠状病毒2型大流行期间的一项试点研究

目的在工作场所等大型环境中，预防疾病和促进健康最为有效。数字工作场所健康促进(DWHP)在SARS-CoV-2大流行期间变得更加流行。虽然电子保健设备引起了研究兴趣，但对目标人群对DWPH的看法和潜力知之甚少。设计/方法/方法一项在线试点研究于2021年6月在德国完成。这项研究在年龄、性别和教育方面具有代表性。使用12个定量项目和2个定性项目调查用户对DWHP的看法。结果690名参与者中的大多数人认为DWHP是常规工作场所健康促进的有效长期补充。近55.7%的人在有DWHP的情况下使用DWHP，但大多数人(65.4%)并不比常规优惠更多地使用这些优惠。自发参与的比例约为55%。技术设备(29.4%)和场地(36.3%)的问题。公开评论强调了在报价设计中需要注意的细节，例如数据安全问题。总而言之，就参与率、结果和成本而言，DWHP在改善工作场所健康方面具有很大的潜力。可以通过确保数据保护和技能来克服挑战，这些数据和技能可以转移到其他生活领域，从而改善人口健康。DWHP通过溢出效应、雇员福利和雇主品牌对人口健康的潜力尚未实现。独创性/价值本研究的目的是首次概述员工对DWHP的看法和使用情况。

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International Journal of Workplace Health Management PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

22.70%

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期刊介绍： Coverage includes, but is not restricted to: ■Best practice examples of successful workplace health solutions ■Promoting compliance with workplace health legislation ■Primary care and primary prevention ■Promoting health in the workplace ■The business case for workplace health promotion ■Workplace health issues and concerns, such as mental health, disability management, violence and the workplace, stress, workplace hazards, risk factor modification and work-life balance ■Workplace Culture ■Workplace policies supporting healthy workplace ■Inducing organizational change ■Occupational health & safety issues ■Educating the employer and employee ■Promoting health outside of the workplace