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Using a Proximity-Detection Technology to Nudge for Physical Distancing in a Swedish Workplace During the COVID-19
My Villius Zetterholm1, Lina Nilsson2, Päivi Jokela3
1Department of Informatics, Faculty of Technology, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden.
JMIR Formative Research
|November 7, 2022
Summary
Wearable proximity detection nudges users to maintain physical distance, proving feasible for infectious disease prevention. The technology
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Wearable Technology
Background:
- COVID-19 spurred new infectious disease management technologies.
- Proximity tracing, focusing on health behavior, offers primary prevention potential.
- Wearable proximity detection can provide immediate nudges for physical distancing.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the feasibility of wearable devices for distance nudging.
- Gather user insights on functionality and interaction with proximity technology.
- Guide future research and design in wearable-based disease prevention.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case study of wearable proximity-detection technology in a workplace.
- Technology used auditory feedback to nudge physical distancing over 6 weeks.
- Mixed methods approach: interviews (n=8) and surveys (n=30) compiled user experiences.
Main Results:
- Feasibility themes: implementation, acceptance, context-specific strategy, learning, and purpose achievement.
- Design aspects: device annoyance, feedback timing/tone, and additional functions were key.
- Qualitative and quantitative data revealed user experiences with proximity nudging.
Conclusions:
- Wearable proximity detection is feasible for workplace physical distancing.
- Usability depends on context; "annoying" feedback is necessary for behavioral adaptation.
- Technology empowers users, facilitates learning, and may promote lasting behavior change.
Keywords:
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