Motivational Tool Research Articles

Group classes and the development of individualities of students from the specializations of choreography and musical

The article signals the problem an academic teacher must face while teaching a group class in artistic fields of study. The development of artistic individuality and awareness is a long and complex process, heavily influenced by the relation between a teacher’s and student’s personality, as well as the use of relevant to the situation, motivational tools. Is such a process likely to be observed while giving classes to a group of students? What factors does it depend on? What does the process of a student’s self-discovery rely on in this situation? The author presents her reflections based on the experience gained while working with choreography and musical students at the Academy of Music in Łódź.

Motivation solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Southern Transdanubian Region

The singularity of human resources and the complex interests in the world of work are a constant challenge for business executives and HR colleagues. While the difference between the performance of a motivated and an unmotivated employee can be up to twice as much at almost the same cost level, the motivation strategy is typically either absent from the business life, or operates on a reactive concept based on an unconscious design. Although the mere presence of motivation and its various levels are less quantifiable in exact terms with direct tools, a performance which is much weaker than possible is measurable in the short and long term, and its negative economic results are clear. The aim of the research is to examine the motivational practices of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the Southern Transdanubian Region. Involving 300 businesses we evaluated the applied wage system, the role of money among the motivational tools, the extent and causes of fluctuation, the system of employee training, the way of performance evaluation, the reasons for underperformance, the importance of motivation, the company motivation strategy and the efforts to retain the key people. The employee motivation can be increase in several forms, but the priority of needs and claims is constantly changing. Updating this motivational matrix is a real leadership challenge, but this effort can pay off multiple times. According to the results it can be stated that the motivation strategy – as a key economic issue – is not given sufficient attention in business practices.

STUDENTS PERCEIVE THE GAMIFICATION THROUGH ACTIVITIES BASED ON ESCAPE ROOMS VERY POSITIVELY FOR LEARNING AT UNIVERSITY

The rooms are team games to from a room or a virtual room. This room is full of challenges that must be passed to win (escape) within a given time limit [1]. Due to the traditional teaching is causing problems around motivation and commitment and it is perceived as ineffective and boring by many students, the use of educational games is very promising because they are a teaching tool to enhance the non-cognitive skills such as problem solving, collaboration and communication. The games have a remarkable motivating power due to the use of a series of mechanisms that encourage people to participate in them, often without any reward, just for the satisfaction of playing and competing, and the possibility of winning [2]. In the academic course 2019-2020, we have developed activities based on “escape room” in different subjects: “Science and Analysis of water and beverages” of the Degree in Food Science and Technology, Analytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Physico-Chemistry” of the Pharmacy Degree and “Chemistry” of the Degree in Optics and Optometry at Complutense University, Madrid. For the development of the project, all the characteristics and the progress of the different phases of the escape room seminar were informed in the first day of class and through the Virtual Campus platform. Students grouped themselves (5-7 people/group) and appointed a spokesperson that was responsible to reply the puzzles of the At the end of this action, the students voluntarily responded to Likert surveys to assess their implication and their perception about their learning, teamwork, and whether if they enjoyed with the proposed They replied with a high score (4/5) to questions such as It was useful to improve the subject understanding” and It was useful to establish basic concepts. Furthermore, they assigned the highest score (5/5) when replied about “It was a good option as a class and I liked participate in the activity. Thus, the “escape room” activity resulted in an effective tool for the student motivation and improved their commitment to the subject.

Investment incentives as instrument of motivation of firms and economic stabilization

Investment incentives are mostly presented as an efficient tool of economic policy to eliminate negative impacts of economic cycle and also as the tools of motivation of firms to generation of investment. The aim of the paper is to verify the relationship between investment incentives and business cycle in the Czech Republic. There is used the data of CzechInvest, Czech Statistical Office and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. To verify the link between the investment incentives and the business cycle, the Pearson correlation coefficient and Spearman correlation coefficient was used. There has been identified moderate positive relationship between the volume of the state support and the growth of the gross domestic product in constant prices. The link between investment incentives and output gap was not statistically significant. The study brings new insights on the field of investment incentives as an instrument of stabilization of economy. Investment incentives are important in terms of stimulating the investment activity of firms. Findings of the study answer the question of whether the government behaves responsibly in the area of investment incentives. The findings show that the policy of investment incentives does not respond flexibly to the current needs of the Czech economy.

THE ESSENCE AND PROBLEMS OF MOTIVATION AS A FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN ENTERPRISES

Motivation of employees of the enterprise is a determining factor in ensuring its effective development, because thanks to the employees having a desire to work with dedication, growing interest in the effectiveness of the results of joint work. The purpose of the study was to substantiate the theoretical aspects of improving the management of the motivation of employees of the modern innovative enterprises. The study of the motivation system indicated that the most problematic issue was to identify motivational factors that may affect the productivity of modern enterprises. It was established that motivational tools for modern innovative enterprises can differ significantly. Therefore, to ensure sustainable development and increase the level of competitiveness of enterprises, management needs to pay considerable attention to the management of employee motivation and its features specific to a particular sector of the national economy.

Technology in Exercise Interventions for Older Women: Acceptability, Adherence, and Special Considerations

Women aged 65 years and older participate in less moderate-vigorous physical activity (PA) than men of this age group, which increases the risk for a myriad of chronic health problems. Interventions that utilize a lifestyle approach to increase PA in everyday life are preferred by women compared to structured exercise, but long-term adherence is a challenge. Technology (e.g., wearables, social media, computers) can be efficiently leveraged as motivational tools in lifestyle PA interventions. However, the unique needs of older women must be considered. Thus, the purpose is to examine the: (a) types of technology that were successfully integrated into existing PA intervention studies designed for older women; (b) acceptability and adherence to technological approaches by older women; and (c) additional considerations needed for special populations, including older women with chronic health problems. The efficiency and scalability of technological approaches with clinical and public health implications will also be discussed.

Challenge stressors as a motivational tool female employees in the Mongolian banking sector

In this study, the relationship between challenge stressors and burnout was examined to find out whether the challenge stressors can be one of the root causes of burnout among Mongolian female employees in the banking sector. As the service industry contributes to more than 50 percent of GDP in Mongolia, most employees in the financial sector are females; the adaption of smart technologies in this sector is thriving. Therefore, the first objective was to reveal whether there is a significant relationship between challenge stressors and burnout. The second objective was to test whether challenge stressors are inversely related to burnout and its three dimensions. A quantitative design was applied, and 101 validated questionnaires were analyzed. Overall, approximately 4% of the variance in burnout can be predicated by challenge stressors. A significant and positive association between challenge stressors and burnout (its two dimensions: emotional exhaustion and depersonalization) was found.

Abstract PO-145: Examining the association of wearable activity tracker usage, exercise motivation, and physical activity in a cohort of cancer survivors

Abstract Purpose With the growing availability and implementation of wearable activity trackers (WATs) as motivational tools for tracking and managing physical activity, the purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between motivations for exercise (guilt, pressure, appearance, and enjoyment), WAT usage, and meeting the recommended amount of physical activity (>= 150 minutes per week) among a cohort of cancer survivors. Methods Data on WAT users with a history of cancer diagnosis were analyzed from the National Cancer Institute’s Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 5 Cycle 3. Complete survey data from a total of 608 HINTS respondents were used for analyses. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess motivational predictors of WAT use and examine the association between WAT use and meeting the recommended amount of physical activity. A cluster analysis was conducted using participants’ responses to identify motivational profiles that were associated with using WATs. Results After adjusting for all covariates in a multivariate logistic regression model, cancer survivors who reported not feeling any guilt as a motivation for exercise were 73% less likely to use a WAT (OR: 0.274, 95% CI: 0.139, 0.543) (p =0.0002). Three motivational profiles (autonomous with high introjected regulation, autonomous with low introjected regulation, and amotivation) emerged from the cluster analysis which differed significantly across motivation and class membership. WAT users had an increased probability of membership in the autonomous with high introjected regulation group (n = 119 86%) characterized as being motivated to exercise by guilt, appearance, and enjoyment. Additionally, after adjusting for all covariates in a multivariate logistic regression model, cancer survivors who used WATs were 1.6 times more likely to meet physical activity recommendations (>=150 mins per week) compared to those who did not use WATs (OR: 1.649, 95% CI: 1.026, 2.648) (p = 0.0386). Conclusions When exercise motivations were assessed independently, only guilt was significantly associated with WAT usage among this cohort of cancer survivors. However, when assessing clusters of exercise motivations, three distinct motivational profiles emerged with distinctly different class memberships. WAT users were significantly more likely to be in a class characterized by being motivated by guilt, appearance, and enjoyment. The cluster analysis provides a unique examination on not just how a single exercise motivation influences WAT usage, but how a combination of motives can be identified. Additionally, using a WAT was significantly associated with meeting physical activity recommendations in this cohort of cancer survivors. Given the health benefits of physical activity for cancer survivors, WATs may be a useful tool for physical activity interventions aimed at increasing motivation and exercise engagement. Citation Format: Steven De La Torre, Albert Farias, Donna Spruijt-Metz. Examining the association of wearable activity tracker usage, exercise motivation, and physical activity in a cohort of cancer survivors [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Virtual Conference: Thirteenth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2020 Oct 2-4. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020;29(12 Suppl):Abstract nr PO-145.

Mentoring Medical Students Towards Oncology: Results from a Pilot Multi-institutional Mentorship Programme

The mounting global cancer burden has generated an increasing demand for oncologists to join the workforce. Yet, students report limited oncology exposure in undergraduate medical curricula, while undergraduate oncology mentorships remain underutilised. We established an undergraduate oncology society–led mentorship programme aimed at medical students across several UK universities to increase medical student oncology exposure. We electronically recruited and paired oncologist mentors and medical student mentees and distributed a dedicated questionnaire (pre- and post-mentorship) to compare mentees’ self-reported cancer specialty knowledge and oncology career motivation after undertaking a 6-week mentorship. We also determined students’ interest across specialties and subspecialties and measured mentor availability via percentage programme uptake. Statistical analysis included univariate inferential tests on SPSS software. Twentynine (23.4%) of 124 oncology specialists agreed to become mentors. The mentorship was completed by 30 students across three medical schools: 16 (53.3%) Barts, 10 (33.3%) Birmingham, and 4 (13.3%) King’s; 11 (36.7%) mentored by medical oncologists, 10 (33.3%) by clinical/radiation oncologists, and 9 (30%) by surgical oncologists. The mentorship generated a statically significant increase in students’ knowledge of the multidisciplinary team and all oncology-related specialties including academia/research but not interest towards a career in oncology. Undergraduate oncology mentoring is an effective educational, networking and motivational tool for medical students. Student societies are a valuable asset in cultivating medical student oncology interest by connecting students to faculty and increasing mentor accessibility. Further research should focus on developing an optimal mentorship structure and evaluating long-term outcomes of such educational initiatives.

Message of Biblical Apocalyptic Literature and its Relevance for Contemporary Christianity in Ghana

Undoubtedly, apocalyptic literature is among the difficult literature to understand and to interpret due to its literary genre and mode of communication which is often in the form of visions. Though weird symbols and images shrouded in secrets and coded language are the content of these visions, the literature [those in the Judeo-Christian Scriptures] has been both an inspiration and a mystery to Christians in particular and Ghanaian Christians in general. Apart from serving as a motivational tool for Christians to know that true authority and power belongs to God, and among others, the literature also offers hope to Ghanaian Christians of the impending judgment at the end of this age. Though the literature has not been rightly handled by some Ghanaian pastors and Christians, the unending effect has made people hope in the Lord. This paper, therefore, contributes to the general knowledge of apocalyptic literature and accentuates how its message in the Judeo-Christian scriptures have greatly influenced the beliefs, lifestyle, and thought pattern of Ghanaians in general, and contemporary Christianity in Ghana, in particular; making them live in consonance with the message of the biblical apocalyptic literature which encourage them to develop a certain kind of belief, thought pattern, and lifestyles different from an ordinary individual, and not otherwise. Keywords: Apocalyptic literature, apocalypse, apocalypticism, apocalyptic eschatology, Ghanaian Christianity

Social support and sports participation motivations of female adolescents in India - study of age transition and achievement level

Abstract Motivation is likely a pivotal factor contributing to sports participation. In India, because of the unsupportive sports/physical education environment, girls participate less in sports and other physical activities than boys. Therefore, embedding a planned healthy environment with good social support may maximize and, consequently, increase their participation in various sports and physical activities. Considering this unabated dialogue and assuming that motivation is a pivotal need for female sports participation, this study examined the differences in motivation to participate in sports among female adolescents across three age categories: early (11–14 years old), middle (15–18 years old), and late (19–21 years old) adolescence. A total of 528 female adolescents from Assam, India participated in the study. Participation in physical education courses was the criterion for the participants, and they were invited to complete the Participation Motivation Questionnaire. A factor analysis with direct oblimin rotation using the maximum likelihood extraction method yielded a 23-item, five-factor structure that exhibited moderate internal consistency. An ANOVA revealed significant differences across all three age categories regarding all the extracted factors. Moreover, t-tests of all sub-factors identified significant differences between the two achievement levels of district-level and inter-district-level athletes. This study provides sound psychometric and comparative results that are useful for education and formative reviews in applied settings and research purposes. It also serves as a measurement tool for embedding motivation to participate in physical activities and sports among female adolescents and the development of strategic ideas to assist female adolescents from less privileged areas to experience healthy growth and a healthy lifestyle.

The Role of E-Education in Preserving Educational Outcomes During Covid-19 Pandemic

This study aims to examine the role of e-education in preserving educational outcomes during the Covid-19 pandemic and to explore factors that were associated with these outcomes. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between August and September 2020. A sample of Saudi Electronic University (SEU) students was asked to participate in this study. The study questionnaire is composed of seven main domains; demographics domain, attitudes towards e-education, others influence on e-education perception, contents of education and participation in the online discussion, challenges of e-education, effects of e-education, and finally a comparison between e-education and traditional education. One hundred and thirty eight students participated in this survey. The students reported that e-education is appropriate and they indicated positive views towards using e-education tools in their daily study. The majority of study participants reported low participation in an online discussion. In addition, the participants reported limited ability to overcome e-education challenges. The participants stated that e-education improves their overall performance. The majority of the students reported that e-education is superior to the traditional educational methods and half of the participants reported that they would recommend e-education to others. Based on study results, it is recommended to find motivation and monitoring tools to encourage the students to participate more in the online discussion, which could eventually enhance the achievement of students enrolled in the e-education. In addition, more support is needed to eliminate challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and maintain students’ positive view towards the e-education process. Keywords: e-education, Distance learning; Educational technology, Covid-19 Pandemic, Saudi Arabia DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-32-15 Publication date: November 30 th 2020

THE EFFECT OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL-MANAGERIAL MOTIVATION FACTORS ON JOB SATISFACTION: A RESEARCH IN THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY

Bu çalışmanın amacı, psiko-sosyal ve örgütsel-yönetsel motivasyon faktörlerinin, havayollarında çalışan kabin memurlarının iş tatminlerine etkisinin araştırılmasıdır. Araştırmada kullanılan anket formu 3 kısımdan meydana gelmektedir. Ankette yer alan ilk kısımda çalışanların demografik özelliklerini belirlemek amacıyla 6 soru yer almıştır. İkinci bölümde 13 ifadeli psiko-sosyal motivasyon faktörleri ölçeği ile 8 ifadeli örgütsel-yönetsel motivasyon faktörleri ölçeği ve son bölümde iş tatminine etkisini ölçmesi için 20 ifadeli Minnesota iş tatmini ölçeği kullanılmıştır. İlk aşamada elde edilen verilerin frekans dağılımları, normal dağılımdan gelip gelmediği, geçerlilik güvenirlik ve faktör analizleri yapılmıştır. İkinci aşamada ise ilişki ve etkinin belirlenmesi amacıyla bağımsız örneklemler t testi, anova testi ile korelasyon ve regresyon testleri yapılmıştır. Analizler sonucunda sosyal ve örgütsel-yönetsel motivasyon faktörlerinin iş tatminini pozitif yönlü fakat düşük kuvvette etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. Bu sonuç daha önceki çalışmaları doğrular nitelikte olup, en güçlü motivasyon faktörlerinin aslında ekonomik araçlar olduğunu, psiko-sosyal ve örgütsel-yönetsel motivasyon araçların ise daha az etkili olduğunu göstermiştir.

Readiness of Russian botanic gardens potential visitors to participate in educational interaction

Introduction. The effectiveness of interaction between education and science is determined not only by quality of educational content, but also by characteristics of its perception by potential participants. This article is devoted to the main component of students' motivation – their learning readiness –within protected natural areas and other natural objects. The goal of the article is to evaluate the readiness of potential visitors of Russian botanic gardens to participate in educational processes arranged within protected areas. Materials and Methods. The research methods included reviewing and analysis of Russian and international studies on creating learning environments within protected areas, promotion of sustainable development and transmission of natural science knowledge by means of educational and motivational tools of educational tourism. The research data were collected using Google Forms (a survey administration software). In order to process the data, the authors used Fischer criterion and graphical analysis tools of Microsoft Office Excel. Results. The study evaluated readiness and motivation to participate in a relevant educational interaction among potential visitors of Russian botanic gardens. The article examined factors contributing to the efficiency of this process: participants’ experience of interaction with botanic gardens, needs and interests in interaction with botanic gardens within different age groups. It was found that high number of respondents pursued educational goals in visiting botanic gardens. Integrative programs which combine educational, creative and entertaining components were chosen by visitors aged up to 55 years. Visitors aged 55 years and over preferred mainly educational programs aimed at obtaining natural science knowledge and mastering relevant skills. At the same time, the absolute majority of respondents believed that they had no experience of participating in educational events in the studied protected areas. Conclusions. In general, the study found a certain readiness for educational interaction among potential visitors of Russian Botanic gardens. The authors conclude, that it is necessary to pay special attention to arranging this interaction taking into account participants’ age characteristics.

The Role of Occupational Health and Safety in the Relationship between Psychological Empowerment and Career Satisfaction

Purpose – Nowadays, career satisfaction is one of the worker's expectations and the worker's efficiency inputs. Removing the obstacles in front of career satisfaction is one of the critical success factors in the business. Also, psychological empowerment is one of the ways of increasing career satisfaction. There are a lot of factors in the relationship between psychological empowerment - career satisfaction. It is thought that the work safety is one of them. The present study aims to investigate (1) the direct effects of psychological empowerment on career satisfaction and (2) the moderating role of work safety in the relationship between psychological empowerment and career satisfaction using a public health sector sample. Design/methodology/approach – Theory-based hypotheses are tested with a sample of 420 obtained in 2019 from workers from the public health sector, Antalya/Turkey by using SPSS and AMOS. Findings – The results demonstrated that the moderator effect of work safety perception in the effect of psychological empowerment and its dimensions on career satisfaction exists except for the relationship between perceived control and career satisfaction. That is, work safety perception moderates the effect of psychological empowerment on the career satisfaction of workers. Discussion – The findings have shown that when work safety perception is low, the effect of psychological empowerment on career satisfaction is high in a positive direction. Although this finding is unexpected, in some studies it matches up to the findings. Whereas the existence of work safety in the working environment may cause the effects of other variables to be ignored for career satisfaction, it is thought that behaviors aimed at empowering workers may be perceived more positively by workers. And it can be a motivation tool causing them to be able to ignore many negative conditions in cases when work safety perception is low. Within this context, this finding is unexpected but it can be considered positively.

Ceramides and Ceramide Scores: Clinical Applications for Cardiometabolic Risk Stratification.

Ceramides are bioactive lipids that have an important role in many cellular functions such as apoptosis and inflammation. During the past decade emerging clinical data have shown that ceramides are not only of great biochemical interest but may also have diagnostic utility. Ceramides have shown independent predictive value for negative cardiovascular outcomes as well as for the onset of type 2 diabetes. Based on abundant published data, risk score using the concentrations of circulating ceramides have been developed and adapted for routine clinical practice. Currently serum ceramides are used clinically as efficient risk stratifiers for primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD). A direct cause-effect relationship between CVD and ceramide has not been established to date. As ceramide-specific medications are being developed, conventional strategies such as lipid lowering agents and lifestyle interventions can be used to reduce overall risk. Ceramides can identify a very high-risk coronary heart disease category of patients in need for more intense medical attention, specifically those patients at higher risk as highlighted in the 2019 European Society of Cardiology guidelines for stable chronic coronary syndrome patients. In addition, the ceramide risk score may be used as a decision-making tool in primary prevention patients with moderate CVD risk. Finally, the ceramide risk score may have a unique utility as a motivational tool to increase patient's adherence to medical therapy and lifestyle changes.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OF HEI THROUGH THE FORMATION OF EFFECTIVE HR POLICY

There is a dearth of research in literature examining how people are managed in higher education institu-tions in Ukraine. This paper explores how universities manage their traditional personnel management system. The problems of formation of HR policy of the institution of higher education (HEI) in the context of its main direc-tions are investigated. In the conditions of critical lack of financial resources, the organizational bases to in-crease the efficiency of application of HRM system in HEI are considered. Our findings reveal some steps to help HEI in their long way to establish a modern HRM system. The basic perspective research directions which will allow implementing modern concepts of HRM in the academic environ-ment are proposed. Among them are rejection of the paradigm student - graduate student - teacher within one HEI and assessment of scientific and pedagogical staff through 3 blocks: effectiveness; competence; potential for teacher development. The need and implications for future research are identified. The most perspective is the role of the positive OCB (Organisational Citizenship Behaviour) as a wide range of individual actions that go beyond assigned tasks because it is associated with constructive work that employees do of their own choice and benefits the company. As an effective motivational tool could be used the perception of the impact of different types of re-search and learning support by different categories of participants in the educational and scientific environment. It is also recommended to pay special attention to the creation of a high level of employee loyalty. The insights from this study would be of value to the management of universities. Keywords: human resources policy (HR policy), human resources management (HRM), institution of higher education (HEI).

The effectiveness of body age-based intervention in workplace health promotion: Results of a cohort study on 9851 Danish employees.

IntroductionThe aging population emphasize the need for effective health promotion interventions. The workplace is a prioritized setting for health promotion to reach widely within a population. Body age can be used as a health-risk estimate and as a motivational tool to change health behavior. In this study we investigate body age-based intervention including motivational interview and its effect on health, when applied to real life workplace health promotion.Material and methodsBody age-based intervention was performed in 90 companies on 9851 Danish employees from 2011–2017. Metabolic risk factors were assessed, body age score was determined and an individualized motivational interview was conducted at baseline and follow-up. Change in body age score, single risk factors, smoking habits and metabolic syndrome were analyzed. The body age score is a composite score comprising 11 weighted variables. A body age score ≤ 0 is preferred, as this elicit a younger/healthier or equal body age compared to chronological age.ResultsAt 1.3 year follow-up the unhealthiest employees were less likely to participate. Within follow-up participants (39%, n = 3843) body age had improved by a decline in mean body age score of -0.6 and -0.7 years for men and women, respectively (p<0.001). Number of employees with metabolic syndrome had decreased from 646 at baseline to 557 at follow-up (p = 0.005) and 42% of smokers had quit smoking (p<0.001).ConclusionOn the basis of this study, we suggest that body age assessment motivates to participate in workplace health promotion, affect high risk behavior such as smoking thus have potential in public health promotion.

Social Policy of the State as a Tool of Motivation of Social Development

The article shows that the activities of the State in the field of social support and social protection are aimed at addressing the needs of the lower levels of Maslow’s pyramid of motivation: physiological needs, the needs of a safe existence. Currently, we are fighting poverty, while we need to create conditions for the formation of an active life position of citizens, which is aimed at the development of the human capital of the country, on the quality of which the successes of modern society depend. This task is achieved by forming motivations of the highest levels of the pyramid: the need for social contacts, self-affirmation and self-expression. The development of the Concept and Program for Human Capital Development would allow to coordinate and link all activities of a socio-economic nature, both already being implemented in the country and formulated in the Address of the President to the Federal Assembly on January 15, 2020.

Treatment Success and User-Friendliness of An Electric Toothbrush App: A Pilot Study.

Electronic and mobile health (eHealth/mHealth) are rapidly growing areas in medicine and digital technologies are gaining importance. In dentistry, digitalization is also an emerging topic, whereby more and more applications are being offered. As an example, using real-time feedback, digital application software (an app) was designed to help users brush their teeth more accurately. However, there is no data on the effectiveness and haptic of such apps. Therefore, a single-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial was designed: twenty volunteers received an electric toothbrush with an associated app to assess whether the app-assisted toothbrushing is better than without. After a short period of familiarization with the electric toothbrush, plaque index (O‘Leary et al. 1972) was recorded and subjects were assigned to the test (with app; n = 10) or the control group (no app; n = 10). At the end of the 2-week pilot study period, plaque was again assessed and participants in the test group completed a questionnaire about the app’s user-friendliness. Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences between the test and control groups. The plaque index improved on average by 8.5% points in the test and 4.7% points in the control group. Fifty percent of the test group participants were of the opinion that they had achieved better cleaning results and would recommend the app to others, although the app contributed only marginally to increased plaque removal. However, such apps may nevertheless be helpful as motivational tools, especially when tracking and monitoring cleaning data. Therefore, more development and research on this topic is indicated.