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Digital tools for identifying work tasks in various occupations: A scoping review.
Tonje Pedersen Ludvigsen1, Stine Schiøler2, Alma Lagerbon Rasmussen2
1The National Research Centre for Work Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Public Health, Section of Social Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Applied Ergonomics
|May 28, 2026
Summary
Digital tools show promise for mapping work tasks like duration and location, but current research has limitations. Further development is needed for better occupational research and practice.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Digital Health
- Workplace Technology
Background:
- Digital tools offer potential for objective work task mapping.
- Previous research has explored various digital methods for task analysis.
- Understanding the current landscape of these tools is crucial for advancing occupational science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically map peer-reviewed studies on digital tools for work task mapping.
- To identify the types, locations, durations, and worker identification capabilities of these tools.
- To assess the current state and limitations of digital tools in occupational research.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review following Arksey and O'Malley's framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Systematic searches in PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar (2014-2024).
- Inclusion of 49 studies, with quality assessment and data extraction on tool types and captured work task parameters.
Main Results:
- Forty-nine studies were included, predominantly in construction and manufacturing.
- Sensor-based and vision-based tools were most common.
- Many tools captured task duration, fewer captured worker identity or location; moderate quality with limitations in sample size and user involvement.
Conclusions:
- Digital tools have significant potential for mapping work tasks, but current applications are limited.
- Methodological advancements and increased user involvement are necessary.
- Further research and real-world application are needed to fully leverage these technologies in occupational settings.
