A web-based, health promotion tool to combat sedentary behaviour and associated health conditions in the work environment
Mulholland, Kyle (2019)
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201905047596
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201905047596
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The subject of this research and development project was to detail the design philosophy and implementation of a technological health promotion product. This web-based, health promotion product aims to proactively combat sedentary behaviour (and its associated health conditions) in the office environment. The basic idea of this web-based tool was to disseminate evidence-based, therapeutic exercise guidance to healthcare professionals delivering a workplace exercise and education service (identified as PowerBreak). Utilisation of the online environment for dissemination was desirable, as the PowerBreak service shall be provided throughout varying locations by a range of physiotherapists. Additionally, an online, single point of reference for these guidelines ensures evidence-based practices and consistency in the delivery of the PowerBreak service.
The theoretical component of the research outlined the problem of sedentary behaviour in the workplace and its effect on overall health status. It highlighted the benefits associated with implementing workplace health and productivity programs and identified the role of healthcare professionals, in particular physiotherapists, in addressing this physical inactivity epidemic.
The research development process identified the necessary approaches, tools and processes supporting development of the health promotion tool. To guide this process, several research questions were defined.
The development process leveraged information derived within the research development process and underlying theoretical component, leading to development, design and initial testing of the health promotion product. The resulting health promotion product was subsequently outlined, in addition to anecdotal feedback from healthcare professionals using the product. Overall, feedback was positive, highlighting several key beneficial features and future potential improvements to refine the tool.
The theoretical component of the research outlined the problem of sedentary behaviour in the workplace and its effect on overall health status. It highlighted the benefits associated with implementing workplace health and productivity programs and identified the role of healthcare professionals, in particular physiotherapists, in addressing this physical inactivity epidemic.
The research development process identified the necessary approaches, tools and processes supporting development of the health promotion tool. To guide this process, several research questions were defined.
The development process leveraged information derived within the research development process and underlying theoretical component, leading to development, design and initial testing of the health promotion product. The resulting health promotion product was subsequently outlined, in addition to anecdotal feedback from healthcare professionals using the product. Overall, feedback was positive, highlighting several key beneficial features and future potential improvements to refine the tool.