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A Review of Health-Related Outcomes of Multi-Component Worksite Health Promotion Programs

Heaney, Catherine A., Goetzel, Ron Z.·1997·American Journal of Health Promotion
DOI 10.4278/0890-1171-11.4.290
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Purpose.: The purpose of this article is to critically review evaluation studies of the health-related effects (i.e., health risk modification and reduction in worker absenteeism) of multi-component worksite health promotion programs. Search method.: A comprehensive literature search conducted under the auspices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified 36 articles that examined health-related outcomes of multi-component programs. The authors identified 11 additional articles through manual searches of recent journal issues and through personal contacts with worksite health promotion researchers. Forty-seven studies describing the results of 35 worksite health promotion programs were reviewed. Important findings.: The worksite health promotion programs reviewed for this article varied tremendously in the comprehensiveness, intensity, and duration of the intervention activities. All of the programs provided health education to employees. In a majority of the programs, opportunities to learn and practice new skills were also offered. A smaller number of programs incorporated modifications in organizational policy or the physical work environment. Results from well-conducted randomized trials suggest that providing opportunities for individual risk reduction counseling for high risk employees within the context of comprehensive programming may be the critical component of an effective worksite health promotion program. Just offering low intensity, short duration programs aimed at increasing awareness of health issues for the entire employee population may not be sufficient to achieve desired outcomes. Major conclusions.: The results of the studies reviewed provide both cautious optimism about the effectiveness of these worksite programs and some general guidance as to the critical components and characteristics of successful programs. Overall, the evidence suggests that a rating of indicative/acceptable may best characterize this literature.

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  • Wellness programs can increase employees' ability to focus, reduce absenteeism, improve employee morale, and prevent chronic diseases.

    “Studies have shown that wellness programs can increase employees' ability to focus, reduce absenteeism, improve employee morale, and prevent chronic diseases.73,74”

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Authors
Heaney, C. A., & Goetzel, R. Z.
Affiliations
The Ohio State University (US)
ORCID
Venue
American Journal of Health Promotion
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
1997-03
Volume
11
Issue
4
Pages
290-307
ISSN
  • 0890-1171 (ISSN-L)
  • 2168-6602
DOI
10.4278/0890-1171-11.4.290
OpenAlex
W2173574422
Cited by
219
References
55
Citations by year
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FWCI
29.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations
  • American Journal of Health Promotion (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Workplace Health and Well-being
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
Keywords
workplace health promotion, multicomponent intervention, absenteeism, health education, risk reduction counseling, organizational policy, physical work environment, program effectiveness, employee health
MeSH terms
Absenteeism, Health Promotion, Humans, Occupational Health Services, Research Design, Risk Factors, Program Evaluation, Health Behavior, Outcome Assessment, Health Care

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