Employee hypertension self-management support with microlearning and social learning

Luuk P.A. Simons, Bas Gerritsen, Bas Wielaard and Mark A. Neerincx

International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, 2024, vol. 30, issue 4, 350-365

Abstract: A majority of employees over the age of 40 have hypertension, impacting their health and performance. A two-week self-management support (SMS) intervention was tested, with daily feedback and microlearning cycles to improve health self-management competences. On average, participants (n = 8) reduced their blood pressure from 145/92 mmHg to 126/86 mmHg. User evaluation confirmed the importance of core SMS aspects: information transfer, daily monitoring, enhancing problem solving/decision making, self-treatment using a tailored action plan, coping skills, and skilful coach follow-up. Several lessons are drawn on microlearning, peer coaching, health results, intrinsic motivation, and social learning, which appear useful for other health improvement initiatives.

Keywords: hypertension; self-management support; SMS; microlearning; social learning; eHealth; employee health. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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