Bridging the Research–Practice Gap: Diffusion and User Experience of a Digital Health Platform in Swedish Athletics
Jenny Jacobsson, Per Nilsen, Siw Carlfjord, Jan Kowalski, Örjan Dahlström, Ulrika Tranaeus, Michael Kjaer · 2026
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Jenny Jacobsson and colleagues study whether a Swedish athletics health platform actually reaches the adults who guide young athletes. Frisk Friidrott, built by the national federation, offers evidence-based advice on injury prevention, training, food, and mental health for athletes aged twelve to fifteen. The team surveyed coaches and parents, then read open answers and held five interviews.
Only about three in ten respondents had heard of the platform, and slightly fewer had tried it, with trained coaches adopting it most. Users rated it useful and trustworthy, yet many found the layout and navigation clumsy. The authors conclude that passive release is not enough, and they urge coach training tie-ins plus clearer design and promotion.
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| CREATOR | Jenny Jacobsson, Per Nilsen, Siw Carlfjord, Jan Kowalski, Örjan Dahlström, Ulrika Tranaeus, Michael Kjaer |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 35 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |