Table 2 Digital elements description
Digital element | Definition |
|---|---|
Information delivery | Variation of digital media (text, videos) used to present static information over time (e.g., health facts, motivational messages, tips, suggestions). |
Digital log | Users’ entering data through a digital media (e.g., mobile phone diary for self-monitoring, web-based questionnaires) |
Passive data collection | Automatic SB or PA records obtained through wearables, smartphones, computer software’s or other technological methods |
Connected device | External sensor devices connected to central computing device through wirelessly or with a cable. |
Scheduled prompts | Reminders for breaking SB delivered either at fixed intervals or with some schedule adaptive to the real-time users’ status. |
Automated tailored feedback | Feedback on individual behaviours and goals or challenges progress, which require data calculations from digital log or passive data collection. |
Mediated organisational support and social influences | Messages conveying managers’ approval, users’ communication and/or competition through digital elements, such as online forums for the social influences or organisational support purpose. |