Development of an e-health education program at the workplace using formative research - Technologies for improving quality of life

Eval Program Plann. 2019 Apr:73:129-137. doi: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2018.12.009. Epub 2018 Dec 26.

Abstract

Background: e-Learning, a means by which to expand people's access to information can be effective in promoting health in the workplace. This study to present steps in the development of an e-health education program at the workplace.

Objective: This study aimed to present all steps of develop a telehealth education program for computer users using formative research to identify themes to health education for workers.

Methods: A team of expert conducted focus groups with administrative workers (n = 36 participants) to identify thematic health to the development of program. Three meetings were audio video recorded, and notes. All data were based on constant analysis, classical content analysis and keywords in-context.

Results: The content of the nine audio videos included four musculoskeletal health topics (Walking Program, Back School, Muscle Relaxation Techniques, and Work-related Musculoskeletal Diseases); three to healthy diet (Eating and Commensality, Ultra-processed Food and Food labeling, and Oil and Fat); two to mental health (Burnout Syndrome and the Meaning of work).

Conclusion: The proposed steps in the development of a workplace e-health education program were successfully achieved. The engagement of the workers' staged focus groups was fundamental to the choice of themes relevant to the population in question.

Keywords: Community-based participatory research; E learning; Internet-based; Non-communicable diseases; Occupational health.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Burnout, Professional / prevention & control
  • Diet, Healthy / methods
  • Female
  • Focus Groups
  • Health Education / methods*
  • Health Promotion / methods
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Male
  • Mental Health
  • Middle Aged
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / prevention & control
  • Occupational Health
  • Program Development
  • Quality of Life
  • Sex Factors
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • User-Computer Interface
  • Videotape Recording*
  • Workplace*