Download or read book The Effectiveness of Workplace Wellness Programs on Cardiovascular Health with Its Potential Implications in Hong Kong written by Cho-Kwan Au and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "The Effectiveness of Workplace Wellness Programs on Cardiovascular Health With Its Potential Implications in Hong Kong" by Cho-kwan, Au, 區楚君, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of workplace wellness program (WWP) on reducing the risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to explore its potential applicability in Hong Kong to prevent CVDs among the working population. Method: A systematic review was conducted by searching PubMed, Medline and Cochrane Library to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published from April 2005 to April 2015 related to WWP for cardiovascular health promotion or CVDs prevention among employees. Results: Seven RCTs were included in this systematic review. The effectiveness of WWPs for preventing CVDs by making behavioral changes and modifying the intermediate health outcomes was evaluated. Onsite interventions were implemented in five studies. These mainly included health education, exercise program and health risk assessment followed by individual counseling on lifestyle modifications. The other two studies adopted internet-based interventions including exercise reminder via email and an online health education program. Among the five studies with onsite WWP, all found significant changes in the intermediate health outcomes related to CVDs risks, including improvement in lipid profile, blood pressure (BP) and body mass index (BMI). In terms of behavioral changes, only one onsite intervention study and one internet-based intervention study found significant improvement in smoking and physical activities. Conclusion: Comprehensive WWP, with health risk assessment, individual counseling for lifestyle modification and health educations on CVDs risk factors, have consistently shown improvements in the intermediate health outcomes. The WWPs could reduce CVD risks by modifying the risk factors. Since CVD is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Hong Kong, WWP targeting cardiovascular health among the working population could be effective and should be actively considered. Subjects: Employee health promotion - China - Hong Kong Cardiovascular system - Diseases - China - Hong Kong - Prevention
Download or read book The Effectiveness of Workplace Wellness Programs on Cardiovascular Health with Its Potential Implications in Hong Kong written by 區楚君 and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Corporate Wellness Programs written by Ronald J. Burke and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-28 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: øCorporate Wellness Programs offers contributions from international experts, examining the planning, implementation and evaluation of wellness initiatives in organizations, and offering guidance on how to introduce these programs in to the workplace.
Download or read book Workplace Wellness Programs Study written by Soeren Mattke and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The report investigates the characteristics of workplace wellness programs, their prevalence, their impact on employee health and medical cost, facilitators of their success, and the role of incentives in such programs. The authors employ four data collection and analysis streams: a review of the scientific and trade literature, a national survey of employers, a longitudinal analysis of medical claims and wellness program data from a sample of employers, and five case studies of existing wellness programs in a diverse set of employers to gauge the effectiveness of wellness programs and employees' and employers' experiences.
Download or read book Workplace Wellness Programs Promoting Employee Health and Wellbeing written by Julian Paterson and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Workplace Wellness Programs: Promoting Employee Health and Wellbeing is an essential guide for employers and HR professionals seeking to enhance the health and productivity of their workforce. This comprehensive book covers every aspect of designing, implementing, and sustaining effective wellness programs, from physical health initiatives and mental health support to financial wellness and creating a healthy work environment. With practical strategies, real-world case studies, and insights into the latest technology and trends, this book provides the tools and knowledge needed to create a thriving workplace where employees can achieve their best both personally and professionally. Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to improve existing programs, this book is your roadmap to fostering a culture of wellness and success.
Download or read book Workplace Health written by John Kerr and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the growing awareness of the negative effects of work-related stress, Many Businesses Are Focusing On Active Health Promotion To Enhance employee health, well-being and performance. This text aims to review the state of the art and offer ideas and suggestions for how stress-related employee health problems can be combated through the provision of effective fitness and exercise programmes.
Download or read book Workplace Wellness the Next Generation written by Randall Hicks and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wellness is a concept that is changing in our modern age. In the past, it was enough to promote health and wellness in the workforce, while ignoring the real health concerns of the people that keep your business going. Today, companies are finding out that this has been a costly exercise in futility-health cannot be drugged into being. The wellness programs established by 21st century companies are failing. Wellness has become an illusion, and it is no longer alright to trick your mind into believing what is not true. Since the 1800's people in the US have been increasingly dying of chronic disease related causes. Modern medicine has focused so much on symptom alleviation that the causes of disease have become a secondary, even tertiary concern. Because of this culture of doping the human body into functioning, the United States has become the most medicated country in the world, with a health rank of an embarrassing 38. You cannot simply manage chronic health conditions with drugs anymore-it does not work.This has translated into a very heavy bottom line for companies that are faced with revamping their work based wellness programs. These programs, traditionally created for white collar workers only, ignored the importance of disease causes leading to widespread ill health in the workplace. The World Health Organization has named environmental toxin exposure, poor diet, and nutrition and lack of exercise as the leading causes of chronic disease. Nutrient depletions in the body result in a workforce that feels well, but this wellness is an illusion caused by modern medicine. Their underlying conditions only get worse with time. This eventually manifests in unwelcome problems that flip the traditional notion of 'wellness' on its head, having the reverse effect. Instead of a healthier workforce, the theory based programs that were once designed to reduce employee absenteeism, increase employee production and cut healthcare costs are increasing time off, reducing productivity and forcing costs to boom for companies in the US. These standard wellness programs do not address the causes of the individual employee's health conditions. As a result, they do not benefit from them in a real way. Because of this disconnect, and the need for a wellness program to help employees avoid expensive conditions like heart disease, cancer and stroke-a new kind of program has been devised. Our workplace wellness program focuses on evidence-based health for the individual, a new concept that is revolutionizing the way companies help their employees remain healthy for life. Wellness programs should reduce medical spending, by focusing on the nutrient depletions, unique circumstances and physical condition of the individual.The key to unlocking the mystery of a successful workplace wellness program is to begin with real health. This is the first evidence-based program of its kind to use modern medicine, nutrition, exercise and self-responsibility to keep your workforce healthy and happy. This book invites you to learn about a new way of implementing workplace wellness programs that will genuinely result in lower costs, and improved health for your employees. When your employees win, so do you and the time has come to align these two powerful needs for the benefit of your company, your workforce and the future.
Download or read book Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 2454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
Download or read book The Impact of a Workplace Wellness Program on Employees in a University Setting written by Thomas Halloran and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Affordable Care Act of 2010 contained incentives for worksites to develop workplace wellness programs (WWP) and employee wellness programs (EWP) (Kaspin et al, 2013). These programs have shown positive outcomes to companies in various dimensions, each independently studied. Historically, studies have examined one dimension of wellness and typically within a corporate setting. PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational wellness intervention on physical activity and overall well-being based on the 8 dimensions of wellness in university faculty and staff. The specific aims of this study include 1) Participants will gain the knowledge and understanding of the 8 dimensions of wellness and how to incorporate the 8 dimensions into their daily lives and 2) Participants will identify areas of improvement within the 8 dimensions of wellness to create a balanced, holistic approach to wellness. METHODS: Employees underwent an eight-week intervention called the Employee Wellness Institute (EWI). Employees met once a week for 90 minutes. Each session highlighted one or two of the eight dimensions of wellness. Participants (N = 12, 72.7% female; 81.8% white) were university faculty and staff. Demographics were collected by a self-reported survey during the first visit and anthropometric data was collected by a trained researcher during the first and last visits. Body weight and height were collected using TANITA digital scale and SECA stadiometer. Body mass index was measured by dividing weight (kg) by the participant's squared height (m). Participants measured physical activity via pedometer (New Lifestyle 1000) and self-reported activity minutes during the entire length of the Employee Wellness Institute. Nutrition was assessed by a self-reported "red food log" tracking the number of unhealthy food items selected during the day for all the eight weeks. Overall wellness was assessed by the Wellness Assessment Questionnaire (University of North Dakota, n.d.). Statistical analysis utilized a paired- t test and Cohen's d for effect size. RESULTS: Within each dimension of wellness there was an average increase of 8% in Physical, 3% in Emotional, 3% in Social, 2% in Occupational, 4% in Spiritual, and both Environmental and Intellectual had the highest increase at 9% which calculated to be statistically significant (p=0.011). CONCLUSION: Data supports the hypothesis that employees would improve their proficiency within the 8-dimensions of wellness as well as physical activity, although not statistically significant. Within a short 8-week intervention, employee had increase their overall wellness up to 9% in some dimensions. If the employees had access to a year-round program that continuously strived to improve their wellness, or if more employees had access to such a program, the overall wellness of an entire faculty/staff of a university may be better. Thus, future research and practice efforts should be focused on implementing and evaluating year-long WWPs for university employees. Healthier employees can directly and indirectly save the employing company. Examples include lower annual health costs, decreased absenteeism, and decreased employee turnover.
Download or read book The Impact of a Workplace Wellness Program on Employees in Auniversity Setting written by Thomas Halloran and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Affordable Care Act of 2010 contained incentives for worksites to develop workplace wellness programs (WWP) and employee wellness programs (EWP) (Kaspin et al, 2013). These programs have shown positive outcomes to companies in various dimensions, each independently studied. Historically, studies have examined one dimension of wellness and typically within a corporate setting. PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational wellness intervention on physical activity and overall well-being based on the 8 dimensions of wellness in university faculty and staff. The specific aims of this study include 1) Participants will gain the knowledge and understanding of the 8 dimensions of wellness and how to incorporate the 8 dimensions into their daily lives and 2) Participants will identify areas of improvement within the 8 dimensions of wellness to create a balanced, holistic approach to wellness. METHODS: Employees underwent an eight-week intervention called the Employee Wellness Institute (EWI). Employees met once a week for 90 minutes. Each session highlighted one or two of the eight dimensions of wellness. Participants (N = 12, 72.7% female; 81.8% white) were university faculty and staff. Demographics were collected by a self-reported survey during the first visit and anthropometric data was collected by a trained researcher during the first and last visits. Body weight and height were collected using TANITA digital scale and SECA stadiometer. Body mass index was measured by dividing weight (kg) by the participant's squared height (m). Participants measured physical activity via pedometer (New Lifestyle 1000) and self-reported activity minutes during the entire length of the Employee Wellness Institute. Nutrition was assessed by a self-reported "red food log" tracking the number of unhealthy food items selected during the day for all the eight weeks. Overall wellness was assessed by the Wellness Assessment Questionnaire (University of North Dakota, n.d.). Statistical analysis utilized a paired- t test and Cohen's d for effect size. RESULTS: Within each dimension of wellness there was an average increase of 8% in Physical, 3% in Emotional, 3% in Social, 2% in Occupational, 4% in Spiritual, and both Environmental and Intellectual had the highest increase at 9% which calculated to be statistically significant (p=0.011). CONCLUSION: Data supports the hypothesis that employees would improve their proficiency within the 8-dimensions of wellness as well as physical activity, although not statistically significant. Within a short 8-week intervention, employee had increase their overall wellness up to 9% in some dimensions. If the employees had access to a year-round program that continuously strived to improve their wellness, or if more employees had access to such a program, the overall wellness of an entire faculty/staff of a university may be better. Thus, future research and practice efforts should be focused on implementing and evaluating year-long WWPs for university employees. Healthier employees can directly and indirectly save the employing company. Examples include lowerannual health costs, decreased absenteeism, and decreased employee turnover.
Download or read book A Review of the U S Workplace Wellness Market written by Soeren Mattke and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper describes the current state of workplace wellness programs in the United States, including typical program components; assesses current uptake among U.S. employers; reviews the evidence for program impact; and evaluates the current use and the impact of incentives to promote employee engagement.
Download or read book Workplace Wellness Programs written by Camila Strassle and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Federal laws that protect workers from insurance discrimination and infringement of health privacy include exceptions for wellness programs that are 'voluntary' and 'reasonably designed' to improve health. Initially, these exceptions were intended to give employers the flexibility to create innovative wellness programs that would appeal to workers, increase productivity, and protect the workforce from preventable health conditions. Yet a detailed look at the scientific literature reveals that wellness program efficacy is quite disputed, and even highly touted examples of program success have been shown to be unreliable. Meanwhile, the latest administrative regulations on wellness programs were vacated by a district court in January, leaving the legal scope of wellness programs in flux. The U.S. District Court of Connecticut now has a case before it that could start a national overhaul of these programs. In this article we give a scientific and legal overview of wellness programs, and we explain why they are a source of ethical controversy. Given the unsteady evidence on wellness programs' benefits, and their real potential risks, we argue that more should be done to regulate their scope and design. A robust interpretation of the statutes would help protect workers in the face of indecisive evidence. To this end, we conclude with an attempt to resolve the widespread disagreement over 'voluntary' and 'reasonable design' with the goal of providing courts and regulators with a more workable framework to apply.
Download or read book The Relationship Between Structural and Policy Level Changes at the Workplace and Employee Health Indicators as Part of a Worksite Health Promotion Program written by Gabrielle S. Foley and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Western New York Wellness Works (WNYWW) initiative was a community-based, pre-post study which measured changes in employee health among organizations which implemented worksite health promotion initiatives. Ten worksites conducted self-directed and self-implemented two-year wellness intervention programs at their respective worksites. The employee population of each worksite was offered the opportunity to complete an individual Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) at baseline (2005) and follow-up (2007). HRAs were completed by 1,468 employees at baseline, and 1,720 at follow-up, with 783 participants completed measures at both time points. Structural and policy level changes at the workplace due to the implementation of multi-component worksite wellness interventions were measured using newly developed measures. These included the Heart Check Policy (HCP) and Heart Check Structure (HCS) question sets, which allowed for the quantification and comparison of policy and environmental strategies used in worksite wellness interventions. The HCP score was measured through the summation of favorable responses to 41 questions referring to written workplace health policies, the organizational mission statement, and communications from upper level management. The HCS score was comprised of favorable responses to 21 questions relating to changes to the workplace environment that promote physical activity, healthy eating and general wellness. Employee health indicators included Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure knowledge, blood pressure, cholesterol knowledge, total cholesterol, physical activity, diet and smoking. This study aimed to describe the relationship between changes in the physical structures/environment and workplace health policies, and changes in employee health status after a two-year wellness intervention. The individual effects of structural and policy level changes on employee health, in addition to the possible interaction effect between the two, was explored; with the goal of identifying the most effective practices associated with known improvements in employee health status. Changes in HCP and HCS scores as predictors of change in employee health, based on data from 783 participants, was analyzed using linear and logistic regression. In adjusted models, change in HCP was a significant predictor of decreased diastolic blood pressure when looking at both percent change in HCP (adjusted beta; = -0. 16, p = 0. 012) and HCP score at follow-up controlling for baseline score (adjusted beta; = -0. 98, p = 0. 009). HCP scores were negatively associated with employees gaining knowledge of their cholesterol, when looking at both percent change in HCP scores (aOR = 0. 97, 95% CI (0. 93, 1. 00), p = 0. 048) and HCP score at follow-up, controlling for baseline (aOR = 0. 77, 95% CI (0. 61, 0. 97), p = 0. 024). There was also a negative association between percent change in HCP and improved diet (aOR = 0. 98, 95% CI (0. 97, 0. 99), p = 0. 028). Change in HCS scores was not found to be a statistically significant predictor of changes in employee health. There were no statistically significant interaction effects between percent change in HCP and HCS, and follow-up HCP and HCS, for changes in any of the dependent variables analyzed. However, the interaction effect between follow-up HCP and HCS approached significance in predicting change in diastolic blood pressure (adjusted β = -0. 01, p = 0. 052). With the exception of a statistically significant finding for change in HCP and decreased diastolic blood pressure, changes in workplace policies and structures (as measured by the HCP and HCS) did not predict healthful population- level behavior changes among employees in this study. The results of this study of worksite health interventions among organizations in Western New York suggest that further research is needed to determine what interventions best produce health behavior changes among employees. Measurement tools such as the HCP and HCS are necessary to quantitatively capture changes in workplace policies and structures due to interventions. A better understanding of the utility of the HCP and HCS questionnaires in measuring worksite changes and predicting changes in employee health is also needed. As more businesses choose to implement worksite wellness programs, it is essential that evidence-based evaluation tools demonstrate the effectiveness of such interventions.
Download or read book Engaging Wellness written by Jonathan Edelheit and published by Free Health Incorporated. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Employees Perceptions of Health Issues and their Utilization of Worksite Wellness Programs written by Cheri Cutter and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transforming Workplace Wellness written by Cw Margaret Stockley Rn and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transforming Workplace Wellness: Practical Strategies to Inspire Sustainable Change provides the latest evidence-based information needed to create and maintain a successful holistic wellness program. As change agents, members of the wellness team are charged with developing creative strategies that inspire, engage, and initiate positive behavior-change. Transforming Workplace Wellness equips teams to be creative in their methodology and combine winning content with engaging events. The result is an immensely readable book that provides innovative content and practical takeaways for today's wellness programs. It offers a practical, mainstream approach that will appeal to a broad range of professionals who can benefit from reading this book, regardless of the size of their organization or industry. In addition to expanding on the methodology and business processes, Transforming Workplace Wellness Programs includes: Evidence-based strategies to motivate and engage employees and assist teams who are developing a new program as well as those who want to incorporate fresh ideas to an existing program Program components, incentives, coaching, work-flow, and data evaluation to improve performance of interventions 101 low-to-no-cost ideas to support and promote a strategy for organizational effectiveness and economic resilience plus an index of resources
Download or read book Next Generation Wellness at Work written by Stephenie Overman and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fact: Wellness programs benefit the bottom line. Motorola, for example, found that each dollar invested in wellness benefits returned $3.93 in health and disability cost savings. Next-Generation Wellness at Work tells how to get in on the action. A nuts-and-bolts, how-to guide for managers, it delivers the latest thinking on how to take full advantage of the benefits that wellness programs can offer both employees and companies. And the effort couldn't be more important. With the soaring cost of medical care and the increase in obesity and lifestyle-related illnesses, there is growing recognition that companies must build a culture of health and enable employees to become better guardians of their own well being. This book illustrates, in detail, exactly how to accomplish those goals. Good health saves in ways that go beyond smaller insurance premiums. It also has a direct relationship with employee productivity, making wellness a matter of high-level strategy. However, many workplace wellness programs are not as effective as they could be. They are not comprehensive, not long-term, and not marketed to the people who could benefit most. Wellness expert Stephenie Overman helps managers take practical steps to overcome these deficiencies and build successful workplace wellness programs that result in tangible, bottom-line benefits for organizations. And the book starts from the ground up, first by explaining how to take a company's temperature, get management buy-in, and design a program that fits a company's unique needs and situation. Building a program is one thing, but will they come? That's where Overman's expertise is essential: She shows how to motivate workers to take advantage of the program and reap its many benefits. And she explains how to partner with local health providers and integrate methods to promote psychological well being, two key ingredients for success. Not many corporate programs benefit both employees and the company equally, but a well-planned wellness initiative will boost the health and productivity of employees, leading to a happier—and more competitive—workplace.
