Augmenting Workplace Wellness Programs with Biometric Monitoring
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Date
2018
Authors
Miller, Jason
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University of Oregon
Abstract
This annotated bibliography contains recent research describing the practices, policies, risks, and results regarding employer-sponsored wellness programs in the United States that are increasingly augmented with biometric monitoring features such as fitness trackers. The goal of this study is to improve the understanding of common risks and shortcomings so that individuals designing or augmenting wellness programs have improved chances of achieving success in helping employees reach positive health outcomes.
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Wellness program, Biometric monitor, Fitness tracking, Dataveillance, Health insurance, Big data, Data-proxy