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IT-Support in Workplace Health Promotion: Mobile Apps on the Rise

Authors : Fujan Nuryan Dehkordi, Rüdiger Breitschwerdt, Michael Fellmann

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the landscape of workplace health promotion applications. We analyze the contributions that consider this type of apps and their use. Therefore, the published research is summarized by a literature review presenting an overview. The findings are categorized in various clusters. As a result, it was possible to see major research streams described in literature. Furthermore, the results show a need for future research on app development for workplace health promotion.

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Metadata
Title
IT-Support in Workplace Health Promotion: Mobile Apps on the Rise
Authors
Fujan Nuryan Dehkordi
Rüdiger Breitschwerdt
Michael Fellmann
Copyright Year
2017
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56925-3_4

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