Economic Impact of Worksite Health Promotion (book)
A comprehensive and definitive resource from the premier worksite health promotion organization DESCRIPTION Economic Impact of Worksite Health Promotion has been developed through the expertise of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion (AWHP--formerly the Association for Fitness in Business)--the premier organization for corporate health promotion and health care cost management. This book is not only an excellent reference for professionals in the workplace but also a valuable text for graduate and upper division undergraduate courses in health promotion and wellness. The book is organized into three parts: Part I, Economics and Worksite Health Promotion, addresses some of the important theoretical considerations affecting worksite health promotion, including * the role of increasing health care costs in the development of worksite health programs, * the process of creating health programs for a positive economic impact, * problems in identifying and measuring costs and benefits, and * the resulting benefits from health promotion programs. In Part II, Assessment and Evaluation, the authors define worksite health promotion and review and evaluate the effectiveness of current worksite health promotion studies. They also lead the reader through nine steps in planning a program evaluation, including strategies for successful implementation of evaluation findings. Part III, Worksite Health Promotion Profiles, features specific health promotion program case studies and an evaluation of the effectiveness of their program components. Worksite programs in such diverse settings as large corporations, small businesses, and the public sector are examined to provide insights into the economic costs and benefits of employee health promotion programs. The book also includes a white paper from the AWHP that summarizes research findings on the economic impact of worksite health promotion related to risk reduction and behavior change, medical care costs, absenteeism, and productivity. AUDIENCE Reference for corporate and academic health promotion professionals, human resource managers, and business administrators CONTENTS About the Authors Preface Part I. Economics and Worksite Health Promotion Chapter 1. The Benefits Anticipated by Industry in Supporting Health Promotion Programs in the Worksite, Chris Y. Lovato, Lawrence W. Green, and Gene L. Stainbrook * The Upsurge of Health Promotion Programs * Bene