This project is a randomised trial in order to determine if "gamification" can result in behaviour change for healthcare workers in the residential aged care setting. The app is for Age Care and care workers at the front line who are working to protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19. There are 2 groups in this trial on group will receive current and accurate information from an app. The other group will receives the app with the addition of a gamification competent, this will include rewarding experiences for staff doing safety behaviours and wellbeing behaviours. The purpose of the gamification is to create a calming and reassuring experience that injects positivity and joy where possible during this stressful time.
The study design will be a multi- centre cluster randomised control trial, where Age Care facilities are randomised into two groups: 1. Newsfeed- gets the app with newsfeed only 2. Gamification group- gets the full gamified app, including the newsfeed Workers in our network of residential aged care facilities will be invited to participate in a study of communication of information regarding COVID-19 and how they will play a role in preventing its spread.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
34
This will provide the user with the newsfeed function and the addition of a gamification function
This will provide the user with reliable accurate information on the pandemic.
To compare the hours of sick leave used over the course of the 4-week period post randomisation for each group
Compare the number of sick leave prior to users utilising the app and at the end of the 4 weeks between the arms
Time frame: 4 weeks
To compare handwashing behaviour
Compare the amount of soap/sanitiser used between the arms
Time frame: 4 weeks
To compare self-testing rates
Compare the number of self tests between the two arms
Time frame: 4 weeks
To compare the level of surface wipe down
Compare the amount of wipes/disinfectant used between the two arms
Time frame: 4 weeks
To compare number of COVID-19 tests completed in Facilities
Compare the number of COVID-19 tests between the two arms
Time frame: 4 weeks
To compare the number of COVID 19 infections in facilities
Compare the number of COVID-19 infections between the arms
Time frame: 4 weeks
To compare the other types of outbreaks (Flu, gastroenteritis)
Compare the number of flu and gastroenteritis outbreaks between the arms
Time frame: 4 weeks
To compare the awareness of COVID 19 training available to workers in the facilities
Compare the COVID 19 training between the two arms, this is via a self reported survey
Time frame: 4 weeks
To compare the awareness of PPE training available to workers in the facilities
Compare the awareness of PPE training of the workers in the two arms, this is captured in self reported survey
Time frame: 4 weeks
To compare the levels of PPE material used in
Compare the amount of PPE used between the arms
Time frame: 4 weeks
To compare the wellbeing and self-efficacy of the two groups
Compare the wellbeing and self-efficacy between the two arms, this is captured in a self reported survey.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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