Persuasive Design Solutions for a Sustainable Workforce: Review of Persuasive Apps for Real-Time Capability Support for Rural Health Care Professionals

Overview

Title: Persuasive Design Solutions for a Sustainable Workforce: Review of Persuasive Apps for Real-Time Capability Support for Rural Health Care Professionals

Publish date: 2022

Journal: JMIR mHealth and uHealth

Authors: Pit, S., W., Tan, A. J. H., Ramsden, R., Payne, K., Freihaut, W., Hayes, O., Eames, B., Edwards, M., & Colbran, R.

Summary

This systematic review examined 53 mobile apps to identify persuasive design techniques used to improve health workforce capability. It found that while primary task support was common, social support techniques were used less frequently and should be integrated more prominently in future apps.

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