Essays about: "prolonged sitting"

Found 5 essays containing the words prolonged sitting.

1. 1. Interrupting prolonged sitting behavior with gamification: Mobile adaptation of the break reminder desktop app Liopep

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Angelica Caridad Hernandez Cerutti; [2023]
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   Abstract : The present work aims at guiding the design transition of the break reminder desktop application Liopep to a mobile platform. The goal is to improve and adapt the gamified intervention to address sedentary behavior at an organizational level. READ MORE

3. 2. Preventing fatal effects of overworking : Product design solution

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

   Author : Rahim Adawi; [2018]
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   Abstract : “Overworking to death” is a phenomenon that has been noticeable in developing countries. The cause of death is mainly through ischemic strokes. While the victims’ occupations differed, they all shared a common characteristic, being positioned in a sedentary work, ranging from IT workers to doctors. READ MORE

4. 3. Real-Time Monitoring System of Sedentary Behavior with Android Wear and Cloud Computing : An office case study

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

   Author : Vasileios Charalampidis; [2017]
   Keywords : cloud computing; sedentary behavior; prolonged sitting; android wear; smartwatch; android mobile; IBM Bluemix; Node-RED; gamification methods; freeboard; cloud computing; stillasittande beteende; långvarigt sittande; android wear; smartwatch; android mobile; IBM Bluemix; Node-RED; gamifieringsmetoder; freeboard;

   Abstract : Nowadays, prolonged sitting among office workers is a widespread problem, which is highly related to several health problems. Many proposals have been reported and evaluated to address this issue. However, motivating and engaging workers to change health behavior to a healthier working life is still a challenge. READ MORE

5. 4. How active are Swedish 50-64 year olds? : A quantitative study investigating physical activity and sedentary behaviour in 50-64 year old men and women from Gothenburg.

   University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskap

   Author : Line Røddik Hansen; [2015]
   Keywords : physical activity; sedentary behavior; accelerometer;

   Abstract : Aim The main aim of this thesis is to examine the physical activity patterns (PA), including sedentary behaviour (SB), in Swedish middle-aged men and women (50-64 years) by using an objective measurement method (accelerometer) and to analyse differences in gender, age-groups and education level (EL). The thesis also analyses the proportion of the present population that is fulfilling the national recommendations of physical activity (MVPA). READ MORE

6. 5. 10/60: Make Gravity Visible : A social movement to challenge our society to move more.

   University essay from Institutionen Designhögskolan

   Author : Lynn Bui; [2013]
   Keywords : interaction design; work environment design; motivation; behavior design; service design; mobile solutions;

   Abstract : Gravity plays a vital role in our everyday lives. It provides the development of our muscle mass which fuels our brain’s advancement and our ability to complete daily tasks. Yet we often take for granted the things we do not see. READ MORE