The pilot program resulted in an 82% engagement rate and a 280% increase in average exercise time per week.
Sharecare, a digital health company that helps people integrate and manage their health, is launching a new wellness program called Get Active. It uses VR technology to help employers motivate their employees to be active.
pilot program with Renner CorporationOne of the largest homebuilders in the United States, features a variety of VR games and social VR experiences designed to motivate participants to reach their personal health goals. official releaseThese activities are accessible via the Meta Quest 2 VR headsets distributed to participants as part of the program.
Dr. Pascal Goldschmidt, Chief Medical Officer, Renner Corporation, said:
It’s no secret that being active lowers your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. It can also improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety. According to the CDC, more than one in three American girlfriends has prediabetes, and more than 80% of those girlfriends are unaware that they have diabetes. A daily exercise routine can help reverse these conditions.
The CDC also says that just 10 minutes more physical activity per day by people in the United States could prevent about 110,000 deaths annually. Blue Cross Blue Shield claims that members who exercised regularly had lower medical costs, saving a total of about $4,438 over four years.
In a report published in The psychology of sports and exerciseresearchers found that participants in the VR group experienced significantly less pain and were able to exercise longer compared to the non-VR group. 3 fewer beats per minute and a lower heart rate. fruit ninja When beat saber.
Despite the growing number of non-VR initiatives aimed at increasing uptake of welfare services, many of them fail to sustain long-term engagement. Sharecare’s Get Active program gamifies physical fitness through a fun VR game where employees “exercise by chance”. According to the company, a pilot program with Lennar led to an 82% engagement rate and a 280% improvement in his average weekly exercise time.
Employees think they’re playing VR games at work or at home, but they’re actually doing heart-pounding exercises both seated and standing. At least that’s the idea.
Another benefit of using VR technology for your workout is increased comfort and convenience. Gyms can be an intimidating space for many people, especially those new to fitness. Removes barriers for those who are not good at
In a pilot program conducted in 2022, Sharecare’s Get Active program reportedly improved the health of participants at high risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, depression and anxiety.
Following the success of the pilot program, Lennar will introduce Get Active core services to eligible associates in 2023. This includes those currently in control or at risk for chronic diseases.
“We have a proven track record of investing in innovation, including VR, to improve our comprehensive wellbeing platform and employee experience. Initial feedback on Get Active from Leonards Associates is both encouraging and inspiring. ” Vice President of Health Advocacy at Sharecare.
The company’s new approach to delivering comprehensive health benefits allows partners and their employees to experience unique and engaging VR experiences designed to help improve wellness while reducing overall costs. benefit from the program.
In addition to employees, Sharecare can also offer customers the opportunity to implement the Get Active program into their employee benefits platform. Share Care+Sharecare will work with interested partners to assist in identifying eligible individuals. Family advocates can also help enroll members in the program!
Upon enrolling in the program, eligible members receive a Meta Quest 2 VR headset and an exercise guide featuring fun VR games and apps that encourage exercise.
through move app, participants can record their activity time and sync with the Sharecare app. Data collected from workouts is used to set personal goals and reward programs.
For more information on the various features of the Sharecare VR Health ecosystem, please contact the company by emailing us at: [email protected] or click to visit website here.
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