The impact of financial incentives on physical activity for employees in the context of workplace health promotion: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The global increase in physical inactivity is progressively evolving into a significant health challenge. Alongside the promotion of more active leisure pursuits, elevating physical activity in the workplace has come into focus. Financial incentives are not only a popular but also a promising tool in this regard. According to behavioral economics, they are able to initiate physical activity and thus create the basis for behavioral change.

Methods

The present systematic review was prepared according to the current PRISMA guidelines and with reference to the Cochrane Handbook. A systematic literature search of 6 electronic databases and 3 study registers was conducted to identify relevant literature. Both randomized controlled trials (RCTs) as well as non-RCTs were

SUBMITTER: Vitzthum MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11662443 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature