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Applying an eMASS Customization Program as a Research Tool to Evaluate Consumer Benefits

Applying an eMASS Customization Program as a Research Tool to Evaluate Consumer Benefits

Published on: September 27, 2019

Tailored e-mails in the workplace.

Tracey L Yap¹, Diane M Busch James

¹University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA. Tracey.yap@uc.edu

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses

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Workplace wellness programs boost employee physical activity through tailored emails. These interventions show effectiveness in promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing risks associated with inactivity.

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Applying an eMASS Customization Program as a Research Tool to Evaluate Consumer Benefits

Applying an eMASS Customization Program as a Research Tool to Evaluate Consumer Benefits

Published on: September 27, 2019

Area of Science:

Occupational health
Behavioral science
Public health

Background:

Employee wellness programs can enhance workforce health, dexterity, and mental well-being.
Physically active workforces experience reduced risks of chronic diseases and workplace injuries.
Occupational health nurses play a key role in motivating employees toward active lifestyles.

Purpose of the Study:

To qualitatively evaluate an intervention study.
To test the effectiveness of tailored email communications.
To increase intentional physical activity among manufacturing workers.

Main Methods:

Qualitative evaluation of an intervention study.
Utilized tailored email communications.
Targeted manufacturing workers.

Main Results:

The intervention successfully increased overall physical activity.
Demonstrated the effectiveness of workplace interventions.
Highlighted the potential of tailored communication strategies.

Conclusions:

Workplace interventions, particularly tailored email communications, are effective in increasing physical activity.
Further research should refine messages and increase intervention intensity.
Findings support the integration of such programs for a healthier workforce.