ReviewBMC public health2022
A review of smartphone applications designed to improve occupational health, safety, and well-being at workplaces.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effects of a Smartphone-Based Positive Reflection Diary on Work Engagement Among Japanese Workers: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Trial
- Monthly changes in well-being among Danish employees from 2018 to 2022. Was there an influence of the COVID-19 pandemic?Scandinavian journal of public health · 2026Article
- Technology-Driven Ergonomics: A Narrative Review of Innovative Strategies for Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Modern Work Environments.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Co-Design of Smartphone- and Smartwatch-Based Occupational Health Visualisations in Office Environments.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Evaluation of Satisfaction With a Secure, Connected Mobile App for Women in Assisted Reproductive Technology Programs: Prospective Observational Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Observational
- A Reflective Thematic Analysis Into the Perceptions of Pregnant Radiographers Regarding the Usefulness of the PregiDose Mobile App to Enhance Fetal Dosimetry and Well-Being: Qualitative Exploration.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Work-related smartphone use during off-job hours and work-life conflict: A scoping review.PLOS digital health · 2024Article
- The effectiveness of an intervention using LAWE (loveliness and well-being of employees) app to improve the employee's mental well-being.Health promotion perspectives · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAs smartphones become more widespread, software applications for occupational health, safety and well-being (OHS&W) at work are increasing. There is sparse knowledge about the available apps and the research evidence of their effects. This study aims to identify available smartphone applications designed to improve OHS&W at workplaces, and examine to what extent the apps are scientifically validated.
methodsWe searched the Danish App Store and Google Play for free OHS&W apps. Apps were included if they targeted OHS&W and were designed for workplace use. After categorizing the apps, we searched bibliographic databases to identify scientific studies on the 'intervention apps'.
resultsAltogether, 57 apps were included in the study; 19 apps were categorized as digital sources of information, 37 apps contained an intervention designed for workplace changes, and one app had too sparse information to be classified. Based on the publicly available information about the 37 intervention apps, only 13 had references to research. The bibliographic database search returned 531 publications, resulting in four relevant studies referring to four apps aimed at ergonomic measures, noise exposure, and well-being, which showed either limited effect or methodological limitations.
conclusionThere is no conceptual clarity about what can be categorized as an OHS&W app. Although some of the apps were developed based on scientific research, there is a need to evaluate the apps' effects in promoting OHS&W. The sparse documentation of evidence should be kept in mind when applying apps to improve OHS&W.
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