Process evaluation of a mobile healthcare program among employees with overweight and obesity: a 12-week intervention study investigating the role of engagement
| Title: | Process evaluation of a mobile healthcare program among employees with overweight and obesity: a 12-week intervention study investigating the role of engagement |
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| Authors: | Imhuei Son, Jiyoun Hong, Young Hee Han, Bo Jeong Gong, Meng Yuan Zhang, Woori Na, Cheongmin Sohn, Taisun Hyun |
| Source: | Korean Journal of Community Nutrition, Vol 28, Iss 6, Pp 466-479 (2023) |
| Publisher Information: | The Korean Society of Community Nutrition, 2023. |
| Publication Year: | 2023 |
| Collection: | LCC:Nutrition. Foods and food supply LCC:Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases |
| Subject Terms: | mobile health, dietary coaching, engagement, satisfaction, employee, Nutrition. Foods and food supply, TX341-641, Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases, RC620-627 |
| More Details: | Objectives: A mobile health intervention program was provided for employees with overweight and obesity for 12 weeks, and a process evaluation was completed at the end of the program. We investigated participant engagement based on app usage data, and whether engagement was associated with the degree of satisfaction with the program. Methods: The program involved the use of a dietary coaching app and a wearable device for monitoring physical activity and body composition. A total of 235 employees participated in the program. App usage data were collected from a mobile platform, and a questionnaire survey on process evaluation and needs assessment was conducted during the post-test. Results: The engagement level of the participants decreased over time. Participants in their 40s, high school graduates or lower education, and manufacturing workers showed higher engagement than other age groups, college graduates, and office workers, respectively. The overall satisfaction score was 3.6 out of 5. When participants were categorized into three groups according to their engagement level, the upper group was more satisfied than the lower group. A total of 71.5% of participants answered that they wanted to rejoin or recommend the program, and 71.9% answered that the program was helpful in improving their dietary habits. The most helpful components in the program were diet records and a 1:1 chat with the dietary coach from the dietary coaching app. The barriers to improving dietary habits included company dinners, special occasions, lack of time, and eating out. The workplace dietary management programs were recognized as necessary with a need score of 3.9 out of 5. Conclusions: Participants were generally satisfied with the mobile health intervention program, particularly highly engaged participants. Feedback from a dietary coach was an important factor in increasing satisfaction. |
| Document Type: | article |
| File Description: | electronic resource |
| Language: | English Korean |
| ISSN: | 2951-3146 |
| Relation: | https://pc.kjcn.or.kr/pdf/10.5720/kjcn.2023.28.6.466; https://doaj.org/toc/2951-3146 |
| DOI: | 10.5720/kjcn.2023.28.6.466 |
| Access URL: | https://doaj.org/article/d69cb570dfa5406fa1870d6cb3088ac3 |
| Accession Number: | edsdoj.69cb570dfa5406fa1870d6cb3088ac3 |
| Database: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
| ISSN: | 29513146 |
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| DOI: | 10.5720/kjcn.2023.28.6.466 |
| Published in: | Korean Journal of Community Nutrition |
| Language: | English Korean |