This investigation is a randomized intervention trial that evaluates behavioral nudges (BN) to increase hand washing behavior and subsequently reduce COVID-19 spreading to a targeted high-risk patient population based in Wisconsin.
Behavioral: Nudge
Application of behavior-change strategies based on principles of behavioral economics, decision-making heuristics, psychological/environmental variables.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or older
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Willingness to comply with all study procedures and lifestyle considerations and
availability for the duration of the study
- Has at least 1 risk factor associated with COVID-19 documented in their electronic
medical record
- Followed by (i.e., actively receiving care) from targeted MCW specialties (Internal
Medicine, OBGYN, Surgery)
- Access to necessary resources for participating in a technology-based activities
(i.e., internet access + mobile phone or computer to complete online survey)
- Maintains a personal address where study materials can be shipped and where
participant lives full time
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous COVID-19 diagnosis or positive COVID-19 test result documented in their
electronic medical record
- Current participation in another treatment or intervention study associated with
COVID-19
- Previous documented Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder diagnosis in their electronic
medical record
- Non-English speaker
- Patients hospitalized or incapacitated at onset of potential enrollment
- No access to electronic platform with internet (e.g., smartphone, tablet, computer)
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Nicholas D Young, PhD, Principal Investigator
Medical College of Wisconsin