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J Occup Environ Med ; 57(3): 334-43, 2015 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25742539

ABSTRACT

In recent years, new products have entered the marketplace that complicate decisions about tobacco control policies and prevention in the workplace. These products, called electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or electronic nicotine delivery systems, most often deliver nicotine as an aerosol for inhalation, without combustion of tobacco. This new mode of nicotine delivery raises several questions about the safety of the product for the user, the effects of secondhand exposure, how the public use of these products should be handled within tobacco-free and smoke-free air policies, and how their use affects tobacco cessation programs, wellness incentives, and other initiatives to prevent and control tobacco use. In this article, we provide a background on e-cigarettes and then outline key policy recommendations for employers on how the use of these new devices should be managed within worksite tobacco prevention programs and control policies.


Subject(s)
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems , Occupational Health , Organizational Policy , Smoke-Free Policy , Adult , Humans , United States , Workplace
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J Occup Environ Med ; 56(9): 927-34, 2014 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25153303

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To respond to the question, "Do workplace health promotion programs work?" METHODS: A compilation of the evidence on workplace programs' effectiveness coupled with recommendations for critical review of outcome studies. Also, reviewed are recent studies questioning the value of workplace programs. RESULTS: Evidence accumulated over the past three decades shows that well-designed and well-executed programs that are founded on evidence-based principles can achieve positive health and financial outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Employers seeking a program that "works" are urged to consider their goals and whether they have an organizational culture that can facilitate success. Employers who choose to adopt a health promotion program should use best and promising practices to maximize the likelihood of achieving positive results.


Subject(s)
Health Promotion/standards , Occupational Health Services , Goals , Humans , Program Evaluation/methods
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J Occup Environ Med ; 55(3): 259-64, 2013 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23439270

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Determine whether there is a relationship between level of engagement in workplace wellness programs and population/individual health risk reductions. METHODS: A total of 7804 employees from 15 employers completed health risk appraisal and laboratory testing at baseline and again after 2 years of participating in their personalized prevention plan. Population and individual health risk transitions were analyzed across the population, as well as by stage of engagement. RESULTS: Of those individuals who started in a high risk category at baseline, 46% moved down to medium risk and 19% moved down to low risk category after 2 years on their prevention plan. In the group that only engaged through the Web-based technology, 24% reduced their health risks (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Engaging technology and interactive Web-based tools can empower individuals to be more proactive about their health and reduce their health risks.


Subject(s)
Health Behavior , Health Promotion/methods , Internet , Occupational Health , Risk Reduction Behavior , Adult , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Health Status Indicators , Humans , Male , Markov Chains , Middle Aged , Motivational Interviewing , Outcome Assessment, Health Care , Risk Assessment , Self Efficacy , United States
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Popul Health Manag ; 11(6): 287-96, 2008 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19108644

ABSTRACT

This study evaluated the impact of an integrated population health enhancement program on employee health risks, health conditions, and productivity. Specifically, we analyzed changes in these measures among a cohort of 543 employees who completed a health risk assessment in both 2003 and 2005. We compared these findings with 2 different sets of employees who were not offered health enhancement programming. We found that the DIRECTV cohort showed a significant reduction in health risks after exposure to the program. Relative to a matched comparison group, the proportion of low-risk employees at DIRECTV in 2005 was 8.2 percentage points higher; the proportion of medium-risk employees was 7.1 percentage points lower; and the proportion of high-risk employees was 1.1 percentage points lower (p < 0.001). The most noticeable changes in health risk were a reduction in the proportion of employees with high cholesterol; an improvement in diet; a reduction of heavy drinking; management of high blood pressure; improved stress management; increased exercise; fewer smokers; and a drop in obesity rates. We also found that a majority of employees who improved their risk levels from 2003 to 2005 maintained their gains in 2006. Employees who improved their risks levels also demonstrated relative improvement in absenteeism. Overall, this study provides additional evidence that integrated population health enhancement positively impacts employees' health risk and productivity; it also reinforces the view that "good health is good business."


Subject(s)
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated/organization & administration , Efficiency, Organizational/statistics & numerical data , Health Promotion/organization & administration , Health Status Indicators , Occupational Health/statistics & numerical data , Outcome Assessment, Health Care , Absenteeism , Adult , Alcohol Drinking/prevention & control , Cohort Studies , Delivery of Health Care, Integrated/methods , Disease Management , Efficiency , Exercise , Feeding Behavior , Female , Health Promotion/methods , Humans , Hypercholesterolemia/prevention & control , Hypertension/prevention & control , Male , Middle Aged , Obesity/prevention & control , Program Evaluation , Risk Assessment , Risk Reduction Behavior , Smoking Prevention , Stress, Psychological/prevention & control , Surveys and Questionnaires
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