Drivers and challenges of personal health systems in workplace health promotion

Antti Ilvesmäki

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Abstract

Novel technologies such as wearable sensors, electronic health diaries and personalized web services are thought to have the potential to improve population health in a cost efficient manner. The use of personal health systems in workplace health promotion is of particular interest, since the workplace often provides an excellent setting and infrastructure to support health related interventions. Compared to the elderly or those already debilitated by disease, working people are also generally more capable of taking advantage of information technology. Extant research on the use of ICT in health promotion has recognized several functional and technological requirements, but relatively little is known about other factors that affect the commercialization and adoption of such systems. This paper attempts to identify some economic and structural drivers and challenges that may be relevant to the success of personal health systems in workplace health promotion.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
PublisherIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Pages5878-5881
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4244-0788-0
ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-0787-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
Event29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, IEMBS 2007 - Lyon, France
Duration: 22 Aug 200726 Aug 2007

Publication series

SeriesAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Volume29
ISSN1557-170X

Conference

Conference29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, IEMBS 2007
Abbreviated titleIEMBS 2007
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityLyon
Period22/08/0726/08/07

Keywords

  • IT services for disease and wellness management
  • eHealth services and portals

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