Mobile Interventions for Reducing Sedentary Behavior and Promoting Physical Activity Among Office Workers:...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Digital Health
• Occupational Health

Background:

• Workplace interventions using mobile technologies are crucial for promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior.
• Bibliometric analyses of m-health effectiveness in workplace settings are limited.
• This study addresses the need for a bibliometric analysis of m-health research in the workplace.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine research productivity and impact trends of m-health interventions in workplace settings.
• To analyze the intellectual structure and key contributors in this research area.
• To identify underrepresented themes and future research directions.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature search was conducted across six major databases (Web of Science, Scopus, Ovid Medline, Cochrane Central, CINAHL, Embase) on February 12, 2024.
• 113 relevant studies were identified and analyzed using Biblioshiny and Bibliometrix software.
• Analysis focused on productivity, citation impact, and intellectual structure (conceptual and social).

Main Results:

• The majority of studies were published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth and BMC Public Health.
• Mair JL (2022) was a significant contributor; Australia, UK, and US led research output.
• Frequently used terms included m-health, obesity, physical activity, and validity; digital health, development, and adherence were underrepresented.

Conclusions:

• Research on m-health for physical activity and sedentary behavior in office workers is expanding, primarily in high-income nations.
• There is a critical need for increased interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Future research should integrate behavioral science, primary care, digital development, and end-user acceptability.