Around 40 percent of surgical specialists thought rewards and other perks might motivate patients, while only 7 percent thought social networking and games building peer support would do the trick. Nineteen percent reported they doubt any of the suggestions in the survey, which included employers acting as change agents and coaching, would motivate patients for a healthier lifestyle.
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