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Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness and Return-on-Investment of a Mindfulness-Based Worksite Intervention: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

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van Dongen, Johanna M., van Berkel, Jantien, Boot, Cécile R.L., Bosmans, Judith E., Proper, Karin I., Bongers, Paulien M., van der Beek, Allard J., van Tulder, Maurits W. +1 more·2016·Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine

Abstract

Objectives The aim of this study was to conduct a cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment analysis comparing a mindfulness-based worksite intervention to usual practice. Methods Two hundred fifty-seven governmental research institute employees were randomized to the intervention or control group. Intervention group participants received an eight-week mindfulness training, e-coaching, and supporting elements. Outcomes included work engagement, general vitality, job satisfaction, work ability, and costs. Cost-effectiveness analyses were conducted from the societal and employer's perspective, and a return-on-investment analysis from the employer's perspective. Results After 12 months, a significant but not clinically relevant adverse effect on work engagement was found (-0.19; 95% confidence interval: -0.38 to -0.01). There were no significant differences in job satisfaction, general vitality, work ability, and total costs. Probabilities of cost-effectiveness were low (≤0.25) and the intervention did not have a positive financial return to the employer. Conclusion The intervention was neither cost-saving nor cost-effective. Poor e-coaching compliance might partly explain this result.

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    “In this review, four different research articles (Hartfiel et al., 2017; Singh et al., 2016, 2020; van Dongen et al., 2016) have been included that analyzed distinct cost-effectiveness parameters. However, these studies included different parameters, so that no analysis of these factors was performed.”

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van Dongen, J. M., van Berkel, J., Boot, C. R. L., Bosmans, J. E., Proper, K. I., Bongers, P. M., van der Beek, A. J., van Tulder, M. W., & van Wier, M. F.
Affiliations
Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (NL)
Venue
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Published
2016-06
Volume
58
Issue
6
Pages
550-560
ISSN
1076-2752 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2416335275
Cited by
36
References
47
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 1
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4.92
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journal article
Language
en
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other-oa
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Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Workplace Health and Well-being
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
Keywords
mindfulness training, workplace interventions, cost-effectiveness, return on investment, e-coaching, work engagement, job satisfaction, vitality, work ability, employer costs, research institute staff
MeSH terms
Adult, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Female, Health Promotion, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Netherlands, Occupational Health Services, Workplace, Mindfulness

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