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Author : David M. DeJoy
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Critical Issues in Worksite Health Promotion written by David M. DeJoy and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David H. Chenoweth
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492583405
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Worksite Health Promotion written by David H. Chenoweth and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011-06-14 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s difficult economic environment, worksite health promotion programs are becoming increasingly important as employers look for ways to contain health care costs and improve productivity. The newly updated Worksite HealthPromotion, ThirdEdition, presents students and professionals with all of the information they need to create programs that address these issues, improving both the physical health of the employees and the financial health of the organization. Based on Dr. Chenoweth’s expertise as a professor and a professional consultant, the text combines theoretical principles and research with practical applications and real-world examples to give readers a comprehensive and immediately useable introduction to the field. The text begins with an overview of worksite health promotion that illustrates the importance of these programs in today’s workplace. This is followed by a discussion of the economic forces that make implementing worksite health programs so advantageous for employers. The text’s clear presentation of program benefits highlighted in economic-based evaluations will prepare readers to make a case for their own interventions. Worksite Health Promotion, Third Edition, provides a step-by-step approach to planning, implementing, and evaluating programs. Readers will explore key topics such as assessing employees’ needs, setting appropriate goals, gaining management buy-in, budgeting, and program evaluation. They will also find full coverage of programming issues, including strategies for developing programs for healthy lifestyles, medical self-care, and disability management. The specific challenges of programming for small businesses and multisite workplaces are also addressed. The third edition has been fully revised with an improved organization and updated charts, tables, and references as well as the following additions that reflect the latest research and trends in the field: •Updated information on ADA, HIPAA, and GINA standards as they relate to worksite health promotion that will help readers better understand the implications of the legislation for their own businesses •New sections on health management, health coaching, budget development options, and present value adjustment •More information on integrated health data management systems, e-health technology, nutrition and weight control programs, fostering a healthy culture, and reducing stress in the workplace •Expanded coverage of program evaluation, including new sections on break-even analysis and determining present versus future value as well as improved illustrations of econometric-based evaluations and evaluation design •A larger focus on career development with updated information on certification options, intermediate-level practitioner competencies, and internship and job searches that will help students explore their professional options and prepare for their future in the field Improved textbook features make this leading text more classroom friendly than ever. Learning objectives, end-of-chapter overviews, and a new glossary of key terms will help students focus on the most important concepts in each chapter. Updated Looking Ahead and What Would You Do? sidebars will aid them in applying the information and can serve as the starting point for class discussions or assignments. A new instructor guide gives faculty great help in preparing for courses. It contains sample syllabi (including a syllabus for increasingly popular online offerings), a weekly instructional guide, and course outlines. Also new to this edition is an image bank with most of the art and tables from the text. Current practitioners looking for ideas and strategies for building a healthier workforce as well as students just beginning an exploration of the field can depend on Worksite Health Promotion, Third Edition, to inspire and inform. Both groups will find that this text offers the business knowledge, resources, and insights to guide them in this diverse and exciting career.
Author : Wolf Kirsten
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0763793574
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (637 download)
Download or read book Global Perspectives in Workplace Health Promotion written by Wolf Kirsten and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Behavior, Education, & Promotion
Author : Mikael Holmqvist
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136929843
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (369 download)
Download or read book Managing Healthy Organizations written by Mikael Holmqvist and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the past two decades, corporate management has come to take an active role in health promotion programming for employees, offering health education, screenings, therapy, and even leisure initiatives. However, little attention has been given to how contemporary worksite health programs in fact blur the traditional distinction between work and private life. This has resulted in that little research on the other side of the work-health nexus: how employers factor health considerations into workforce management and productivity control. With the advancement of "work-site health promotion" in contemporary organizations, Holmqvist and Maravelias argue that this narrow focus, and the typical uncritical standpoint towards initiatives which are taken in the name of employees’ health, is inadequate. At a more fundamental level, the advancement of work-site health promotion may be a sign of a new or altered corporate health ethic: in contrast to the old corporate health ethic that was narrow and specific to the workplace, the new corporate health ethic appears to judge the ‘whole employee’ and especially what the whole employee may become; the risks one faces and the abilities one has to shoulder the responsibility for developing into a real corporate value. The authors suggest that health experts’ work is closely aligned with problems relating to the general management of organizations. Through a focused appraisal of this central albeit neglected occupational group in management studies, this book tries to explore and understand in some depth situations and experiences that are of general interest and concern in our society.
Author : Michael Patterson O'Donnell
Publisher : Delmar Thomson Learning
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Health Promotion in the Workplace written by Michael Patterson O'Donnell and published by Delmar Thomson Learning. This book was released on 1994 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Promotion in the Workplace is written from a scholarly perspective that reflects the full knowledge of science in the field yet recognizes the constraints of practical application. This comprehensive text covers the importance of health promotion programs; the process of designing, managing and evaluating programs; the positive effects such programs can have on employees and the workplace; the physical and emotional services these programs can offer; and major issues, such as factors affecting older workers and retirees and the emerging global perspective, impacting the health promotion field. Ideal as a text for students in undergraduate and graduate level health promotion programs or as a reference for managers and consultants in the health promotion and/or human resource fields.
Author : Danijela Gasevic
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832511465
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)
Download or read book Workplace Health Promotion, 2nd edition written by Danijela Gasevic and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-01-09 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work-related factors have implications for health and wellbeing. Due to the amount of time spent at the workplace and the impact of work on health over an individual’s life course, the workplace has evolved as an important arena for population health promotion. Risk factors within the physical and psychosocial working environment, as well as inadequate organizational support, are associated with increasing work-related health problems, which result in psychosocial and economic implications for the individual, the family, the organization and the society. Recent estimates revealed an increasing level of sickness absence due to work related factors, among others. In recognition of the importance of worker health and a healthy working life, but also in line with numerous occupational health goals, many organisations set aside significant amounts of financial resources annually to promote work well-being. However, studies have shown that despite this positive disposition among employers, both employee participation and the impact of such programs remain minimal. According to the Ottawa declaration for health promotion and the Luxembourg declaration for Workplace Health Promotion (WHP), WHP should be strategic. It is recommended that WHP be conducted in a systematic and continuous process of needs analysis, priority setting, planning, implementation and evaluation. Unfortunately, available studies show that many companies have policies currently in place but lack knowledge regarding proper implementation and evaluation. The foregoing phenomenon raises questions regarding the level of knowledge of and attitudes towards WHP among people in management positions. This Research Topic aims to address factors affecting workplace health promotion. - What does WHP mean for employers? - What forms of WHP packages exist? - Is there evaluation and follow up of such interventions? - What are the barriers and facilitators relating to the uptake of WHP interventions among employees? - Do people in relevant managerial positions possess adequate knowledge regarding WHP? Manuscripts that explore factors crucial for WHP, including individual and organizational level factors, crucial for WHP are welcomed. Manuscripts on barriers, evidence-based interventions, best practices, analysis of existing policy documents and those with a life course perspective etc. are also welcomed. Manuscripts can be of national, international and global perspectives.
Author : Leah Tomkins
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351205188
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (512 download)
Download or read book Health at Work written by Leah Tomkins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-23 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engaging with some of the most debated topics in contemporary organizations, Health at Work: Critical Perspectives presents a critical, contingent view of the healthy employee and the very notion of organizational health. Drawing on expressions such as ‘blowing a fuse’, ‘cracking under pressure’ or ‘health MOT’, this book suggests that meanings of workplace health vary depending on how we frame the underlying purpose and function of organization. Health at Work takes some of the most powerful and taken-for-granted discourses of organization and explores what each might mean for the construction of the healthy employee. Not only does it offer a fresh and challenging approach to the topic of health at work, it also examines several core topics at the heart of contemporary research and practice, including technology, innovation, ageing and emotions. This book makes a timely contribution to debates about well-being at work, relevant to practitioners, policy-makers and designers of workplace health interventions, as well as academics and students. This book will be illuminating reading for students and scholars across management studies, occupational health and organizational psychology.
Author : Carl I. Fertman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118669428
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (186 download)
Download or read book Workplace Health Promotion Programs written by Carl I. Fertman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shine a spotlight on the benefits of promoting health in the workplace Workplace Health Promotion Programs focuses on the incredible value that employee health programs can offer by exploring six key topics: behavioral health, physical health, healthy environments, health education, nutritional health, and physical activity. This in-depth resource explicitly establishes what successful workplace health promotion programs, services, and collaborations are, and then builds upon this foundational understanding by introducing methods and tools for promoting employee health and safety, while emphasizing the skills students need to do so. Through this resource, students will come to understand how to recognize employee health and safety opportunities, and how to think on a larger scale when it comes to workplace health initiatives in small, midsized, and larger employers that are comprehensive and fiscally sound. Workplace health promotion programs have the potential to both improve the health of the population as a whole and control healthcare spending in the process. Health problems are estimated to cost employers in the United States over $200 billion per year through medical costs, absenteeism, disability, and overall reduced productivity. Improving well-being through effective workplace health promotion programs can reduce this cost—and create healthier, happier workforces. Discover the design, implementation, and evaluation of workplace health promotion programs that address the range of employee health needs and concerns Understand how evidence-based programs can positively impact business and reduce health care cost Explore the larger scale implications of successful workplace health programs, including health policies, health insurance design, worker safety, employee behavior, etc. Learn how together employers and employees work to create a culture of health and well-being to support and promote employee health and safety Review the ways in which successful workplace health promotion programs can prove financially beneficial Workplace Health Promotion Programs is a resource that guides students and professionals alike in the discovery, development, and execution of successful employee health initiatives.
Author : American College of Sports Medicine
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 149258374X
Total Pages : 731 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)
Download or read book ACSM's Worksite Health Handbook written by American College of Sports Medicine and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2009-02-27 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encouraging and maintaining a healthy workforce have become key components in the challege to reduce health care expenditures and health-related productivity losses. As companies more fully realize the impact of healthy workers on the financial health of their organization, health promotion professionals seek support to design and implement interventions that generate improvements in workers' health and business performance. The second edition of ACSM's Worksite Health Handbook: A Guide to Building Healthy and Productive Companies connects worksite health research and practice to offer health promotion professionals the information, ideas, and approaches to provide affordable, scalable, and sustainable solutions for the organizations they serve. Thoroughly updated with the latest research and expanded to better support the business case for worksite programs, the second edition of ACSM's Worksite Health Handbook includes the contributions of nearly 100 of the top researchers and practitioners in the field from Canada, Europe, and the United States. The book's mix of research, evidence, and practice makes it a definitive and comprehensive resource on worksite health promotion, productivity management, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. ACSM's Worksite Health Handbook, Second Edition, has the following features: -An overview of contextual issues, including a history of the field, the current state of the field, legal perspectives, and the role of health policy in worksite programs -A review of the effectiveness of strategies in worksite settings, including economic impact, best practices, and the health–productivity relationship -Information on assessment, measurement, and evaluation, including health and productivity assessment tools, the economic returns of health improvement programs, and appropriate use of claims-based analysis and planning -A thorough discussion of program design and implementation, including the application of behavior change theory, new ways of using data to engage participants, use of technology and social networks to improve effectiveness, and key features of best-practice programs -An examination of various strategies for encouraging employee involvement, such as incorporating online communities and e-health, providing incentives, using medical self-care programs, making changes to the built environment, and tying in wellness with health and safety The book includes a chapter that covers the implementation process step by step so that you can see how all of the components fit together in the creation of a complete program. You'll also find four in-depth case studies that offer innovative perspectives on implementing programs in a variety of work settings. Each case study includes a profile of the company, a description of the program and the program goals, information on the population being served, the results of the program, and a summary or discussion of the program. Throughout the book you'll find practical ideas, approaches, and solutions for implementation as well as examples of best practices and successful programs that will support your efforts in creating interventions that improve both workers' health and business performance. The book is endorsed by the International Association for Worksite Health Promotion, a new ACSM affiliate society. Deepen your understanding of the key issues and challenges within worksite health promotion and find the most current research and practice-based information and approaches inside ACSM's Worksite Health Handbook: A Guide to Building Healthy and Productive Companies, Second Edition. The e-book for ACSM's Worksite Health Handbook, Second Edition, is available at a reduced price. It allows you to highlight, take notes, and easily use all the material in the book in seconds. The e-book is delivered through Adobe Digital Editions® and when purchased through the Human Kinetics site, access to the content is immediately granted when your order is received. Adobe Digital Editions® System Requirements Windows -Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4, Windows XP with Service Pack 2, or Windows Vista® (Home Basic 32-bit and Business 64-bit editions supported) -Intel® Pentium® 500MHz processor -128MB of RAM -800x600 monitor resolution Mac PowerPC -Mac OS X v10.4.10 or v10.5 -PowerPC® G4 or G5 500MHz processor -128MB of RAM Intel® -Mac OS X v10.4.10 or v10.5 -500MHz processor -128MB of RAM Supported browsers and Adobe Flash versions Windows -Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Mozilla Firefox 2 -Adobe Flash® Player 7, 8, or 9 (Windows Vista requires Flash 9.0.28 to address a known bug) Mac -Apple Safari 2.0.4, Mozilla Firefox 2 -Adobe Flash Player 8 or 9 Supported devices -Sony® Reader PRS-505 Language versions -English -French -German
Author : Margaret Hodgins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1137375434
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (373 download)
Download or read book Promoting Health and Well-being in the Workplace written by Margaret Hodgins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The workplace is where almost two thirds of adults spend almost two thirds of their waking time. Though traditional, statutorily-driven approaches to risk management have been demonstrably effective in reducing the number of injuries and sickness in recent years, psychological and physical health issues are still rife in the modern-day workforce. Work-related sickness and injury absence, and the economic cost implications of such, are having a detrimental effect not just on employees and employers, but on the wider community. Written by a team of experts from across academia and practice settings, this engaging new book argues that employer organizations must work collaboratively with employees in order to create working environments that promote health for all. With a sharp focus on applying theory to practice, the book uses real-life examples from areas across the globe to encourage readers to think contextually. Key topics covered include: - Work-life balance, including issues of workload and the 'long hours culture' - The impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders - The nature, scale and causes of work-related stress - The significance of corporate social responsibility in employee wellness. Aligned with global frameworks, this comprehensive text provides both students and qualified professionals with a solid foundation for practice, and a rich source of material for discussion.
Author : Carl I. Fertman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119770904
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (197 download)
Download or read book Health Promotion Programs written by Carl I. Fertman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An incisive, up-to-date, and comprehensive treatment of effective health promotion programs In the newly revised Third Edition of Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice, health and behavior experts Drs. Carl I. Fertman and Melissa Grim deliver a robust exploration of the history and rapid evolution of health promotion programs over the last three decades. The authors describe knowledge advances in health and behavior that have impacted the planning, support, and implementation of health promotion programs. With thoroughly updated content, statistics, data, figures, and tables, the book discusses new resources, programs, and initiatives begun since the publication of the Second Edition in 2016. "Key Terms" and "For Practice and Discussion Questions" have been revised, and the authors promote the use of health theory by providing the reader with suggestions, models, boxes, and templates. A renewed focus on health equity and social justice permeates much of the book, and two significant health promotion and education events- the HESPA ll study and Healthy People 2030- are discussed at length. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to health promotion programs, including the historical context of health promotion, settings and stakeholders for health promotion programs, advisory boards, and technology disruption and opportunities for health promotion. Comprehensive explorations of health equity and social justice, including dicussions of vulnerable and underserved population groups, racial and ethnic disparities in health and minority group engagement. Practical discussions of theory in health promotion programs, including foundational theories and health promotion program planning models. In-depth examinations of health promotion program planning, including needs assessments and program support. Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying public health, health administration, nursing, and medical research, Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice is also ideal for medical students seeking a one-stop resource on foundational concepts and cutting-edge developments in health promotion programs.
Author : Angela Scriven
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446253953
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)
Download or read book Health Promotion Settings written by Angela Scriven and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-11-11 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Promotion Settings combines the theoretical discourse of the settings approach, covering a wide range of fundamental principles, concepts and policy issues, with real life examples of settings, including workplaces, schools, neighbourhood, cities and prisons. Frameworks and processes that are actively shaping health promotion in settings in the 21st Century are documented and the ideas and research covered will provide a vital set of indicators for those who promote health in settings. Combining theory with practical examples and case studies, the authors show how a settings approach can work in practice, drawing on a range of local, national and international initiatives and coordinated projects. Health Promotion Settings provides a rich source of ideas and case examples which highlight the challenges for promoting health in a range of contexts. Special attention is given to the workplace as both a priority area for health promotion and a key determinant of health. Written by a highly experienced team of health promotion and public health professionals, academics and researchers, this book is essential reading for both students and practitioners working towards the improvement of health using a settings approach. Online Resources are provided.
Author : Carl I. Fertman
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
ISBN 13 : 9781118669488
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (694 download)
Download or read book Workplace Health Promotion Programs written by Carl I. Fertman and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Zack Papalia
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (113 download)
Download or read book Examining the Relationship Between Common Worksite Health Promotion Components, Sedentary Behavior, and Employee Performance written by Zack Papalia and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worksite health presents a unique area of opportunity for targeted population health campaigns. The relationship between employment, health behavior, and healthcare coverage creates a unique situation within which to develop health promotion programming. With unemployment rates as of July 2019 nearing the lowest they have been in over a decade, and over half of American adults receiving healthcare coverage through their employer, the worksite is a logical target for health promotion efforts (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019a; Fischer, Lang, Goetzel, Linnan, & Thorpe, 2018). Leveraging this scenario to improve employee health can also generate significant benefits for employers. However, in order to capitalize on this opportunity, worksite health programs must implement evidence-based strategies in an efficient and effective manner. In order to do this, it is important to evaluate and ensure that existing norms in the worksite health space are producing the desired results in an efficient manner.Worksite health programs have seen a steady increase in prevalence over the last decade. According to the RAND Employer Survey, as of 2012, 51% of employers with 50 or more employees offered some form of a wellness program, with larger businesses (greater than 100 employees) reporting significantly higher prevalence of programs (62% vs. 39%) (RAND Health, 2013). As of 2017, the percentage had risen to 81%, with employers investing an average $800 per employee annually for wellness programming (Emerman, 2017; Fischer et al., 2018). Among the leading health-related concerns for employers are absenteeism, presenteeism, and low-back pain among employees. The combined direct and indirect costs of such conditions take a significant financial and operational toll on industry. Worksite health professionals interested in generating both a humanistic and financial impact should be designing evidence-based programs aimed at improving these outcomes. However, some of the most popular components of worksite health promotion, such as on-site biometric screening, may not be generating the desired impact. Furthermore, as a greater percentage of occupations become sedentary, the impact of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity may be exacerbating these issues. Examining the relationship between these components and targeted areas of employer concern is essential in refining and enhancing future worksite health programming. Aim 1 of the present study examined the relationship between traditional worksite health assessment outcomes and employee performance. The relationships were examined among 48 participants (64.6% female). Participation was on a volunteer-basis, with participants receiving no incentives for enrolling in the study. Health assessments were conducted during a one-hour health assessment. Assessments included protocols commonly found in employee health assessments (e.g. biometric screening). Employee performance (e.g. presenteeism, absenteeism, low-back pain) was assessed via self-report questionnaire. Occupational sedentary behavior was assessed via direct accelerometry. Regarding outcomes of interest, presenteeism was found to be correlated with Pain Score (r = 0.-0.342, p = 0.031). Absenteeism showed significant correlation with Triglycerides (r = 0.378, p = 0.011), and Sedentary Time (r = 0.362, p = 0.020). In addition, there was a significant relationship between age and HDL levels (r = 0.303, p = 0.039), and age and fasted glucose (r = 0.451, p = 0.001). Significant differences were also found between sedentary and non-sedentary groups in regard to the relationship between HDL and absenteeism, as well as the relationship between low back pain and both total cholesterol and LDL. Changes in HDL explained 13.9% of the change in absenteeism F(1, 37) = 6.626, p = 0.014. Differences in TC explained 11.7% of pain variance, F(1, 37) = 5.724, p = 0.022. Differences in LDL explained 16.1% of the variance in pain F(1, 37) = 8.531, p = 0.006. Sedentary minutes at work was found to explain 13.1% of the variance in absenteeism F(1, 39) = 5.871, p = 0.020.Aim 2 of the present study examined the relationship between physical fitness and mobility assessment outcomes and employee performance, among the same sample. Participants were taken through a series of physical fitness-related assessments (e.g. handgrip dynamometry, functional movement screen, etc.), with employee performance (e.g. absenteeism, presenteeism, low-back pain) being assessed via self-report, and occupational sedentary behavior assessed via direct accelerometry. Participant age and sex was evaluated for potential impact on employee performance outcomes and occupational sedentary behavior. No significant relationships were identified relative to age and sex and employee performance outcomes, or occupational sedentary behavior. Age was found to solely correlate muscular strength (r = 0.443, p = 0.002) and overhead squat performance (r = -0.319, p = 0.029). Sex differences were identified only among three variables: aerobic capacity (2 (1) = 7.855, p = 0.005), body fat percentage (2 = 6.831, p = 0.009), and muscular strength (2 = 10.581, p = 0.001). The overhead squat mobility assessment identified significant differences between groups relative to Presenteeism (F(2, 42)=4.359, p=0.02, 2 = 0.187), and pain (F2, 42)=3.392, p=0.026, 2 = 0.064). A post-hoc Tukey analysis showed presenteeism was significantly lower (p = 0.038) among individuals scoring a 2 on the overhead squat compared to those scoring 3. Inversely, pain was significantly higher in those scoring 2, and lowest among participants scoring 3 on the overhead squat (p = 0.027).Aim 3 looked to provide a commentary on existing evidence and gaps care relative to employee health assessments and identify potential areas for improvement in addressing employee performance (e.g. absenteeism, presenteeism, and low-back pain). Existing literature on absenteeism, presenteeism, and low-back pain was examined alongside the results of Aim 1 and 2 to determine potential disconnects between worksite health program components and intended outcomes. Best practice suggestions were developed based upon these results. Overall, the present study generated several conclusions of use to worksite health professionals. Worksite health practitioners interested in maximizing impact on employee performance should be designing programs with evidence-based best-practices in mind. However, some of the most popular components of worksite health promotion, such as on-site biometric screening, may not be generating the desired impact. Given the existing literature, changes to worksite health promotion best practices could be implemented to better address the impact of absenteeism, presenteeism, and low-back pain on employee health and performance. Implementing programs designed to improve workplace culture and promote healthy lifestyle behavior, while encouraging employees to regularly engage with medical providers, may be the best use of employer resources to significantly impact and improve these outcomes.
Author : Carl I. Fertman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119163358
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)
Download or read book Health Promotion Programs written by Carl I. Fertman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-10-17 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive coverage, real-world issues, and a focus on the practical aspects of health promotion Health Promotion Programs combines theory and practice to deliver a comprehensive introduction to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs. Presenting an overview of best practices from schools, health care organizations, workplaces, and communities, this book offers clear, practical guidance with an emphasis on hands-on learning. This new second edition has been updated to include discussion on today's important issues, including health equity, the Affordable Care Act, big data, E-health, funding, legislation, financing, and more. New coverage includes programs for underserved priority populations at a geographically-diverse variety of sites, and new practice and discussion questions promote engagement on highly-relevant topics. Public health is a critical aspect of any society, and health promotion programs play an important role. This book provides clear instruction, practical guidance, and multiple avenues to deeper investigation. Plan health promotion programs from the basis of health theory Gain in-depth insight on new issues and challenges in the field Apply what you're learning with hands-on activities Access digital learning aids and helpful templates, models, and suggestions Designed to promote engagement and emphasize action, this book stresses the importance of doing as a vital part of learning—yet each step of the process is directly traceable to health theory, which provides a firm foundation to support a robust health promotion program. Health Promotion Programs is the essential introductory text for practical, real-world understanding.
Author : Joseph P. Opatz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Economic Impact of Worksite Health Promotion written by Joseph P. Opatz and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economic Impact of Worksite Health Promotion has been developed through the expertise of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion - the premier organization for corporate health promotion and health care cost management. In this book, a distinguished panel of business and health promotion professionals use their expertise to address important theoretical considerations affecting worksite health promotion, review and evaluate the effectiveness of current worksite health promotion studies, lead you through the steps in planning a program evaluation, and examine specific program studies from diverse worksite settings.
Author : Mba Mph Phd Michael P O'Donnelll
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781979100533
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Health Promotion in the Workplace written by Mba Mph Phd Michael P O'Donnelll and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Promotion in the Workplace is a valued reference for anyone who designs, manages, evaluates or studies workplace health promotion programs. Authored by a team of program managers and scholars who have designed and managed programs in several thousand settings, conducted hundreds of program evaluations, and published thousands of scientific studies on the most effective approaches, this 534 page book provides the rare combination of practical perspective combined with conservative scientific rigor. This 4th edition is completely revised from the 3rd edition, which was published in 2002, and builds on the principles first articulated in 1984, in the 1st edition. The earlier editions have been used by tens of thousands of professionals around the world. The overall book is organized around the Awareness, Motivation, Skills and Opportunity (AMSO) Framework, which was first articulated by Dr. Michael P. O'Donnell in 2005. The AMSO Framework has been adopted by hundreds of employers, and integrated into federal legislation that guides federal spending in this area. This book is written with three audiences in mind. The largest audience is the rapidly growing network of professionals who have embraced health promotion as a career. Our hope for them is to provide the insights and tools they need to be as effective as possible in their work, and in turn improve the health and quality of life for millions of people every day. Another key group is human resource professionals who have not chosen health promotion as a career, but have been tasked with implementing programs in their own organizations. Our hope for them is to provide a tangible sense of how programs should work, so they know how to hire the best people to help them and how to monitor and oversee the successful rollout, evaluation, and evolution of a program. The most important audience may be students, most of whom are young people with open minds and passion, people who are still formulating career plans. Our hope is that this book opens their minds to a career path through which they can help individuals experience an enhanced health and sense of wellbeing, transform workplaces into communities that care for their workers while they improve productivity and moderate medical cost increases, all of which will help organizations remain financially sustainable and commercially successful. This text is appropriate for students in undergraduate and graduate level programs. The 23 chapters of the book are organized into six major sections. The three chapters devoted to The Health Promotion Concept, include the health perspective, the business case and the AMSO Framework. The four chapters in on Management cover how to design, manage, evaluate, and market a program. The five chapters on Core Theories describe the behavior change theories most important for health promotion: goal setting, Transtheoretical Model, incentives, self efficacy, and tailoring. The eight chapters on Building Skills address health assessment, fitness, nutrition, stress management, weight control, tobacco control, decision support and EAP. The two chapters on Enhancing Opportunities discuss the impact of social relationships on organization culture. The final chapter is on special challenges in small business settings, the untapped frontier for workplace health promotion.
