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Structured and nonstructured exercise in a corporate wellness program. A comparison of physiological outcomes
K L Elberson1, K K Daniels, P M Miller
1Instructional Technology Systems, East Carolina University School of Nursing, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, USA. Elbersonk@mail.ecu.edu
Outcomes Management for Nursing Practice
|March 20, 2002
Summary
Corporate wellness programs can help employees improve health behaviors and outcomes, reducing employer healthcare costs associated with cardiovascular disease. This study provides baseline data on physiological improvements in employee wellness participants.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) significantly increases employer healthcare expenditures, including insurance premiums and workers' compensation.
- Effective corporate wellness programs are crucial for mitigating the financial burden of employee chronic diseases.
- Establishing baseline physiological data is essential for evaluating the impact of workplace health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collect baseline physiological data comparing employee groups within a corporate wellness program.
- To assess the potential health benefits of corporate wellness interventions on employee health behaviors and outcomes.
- To provide evidence supporting the implementation and expansion of workplace health initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of physiological outcomes between two participant groups.
- Inclusion of employees enrolled in a corporate wellness program.
- Collection of baseline health data to measure changes over time.
Main Results:
- Employees participating in the corporate wellness program showed improvements in key health behaviors.
- Physiological outcomes indicated positive trends among wellness program participants.
- The study established a baseline for future outcome-based evaluations.
Conclusions:
- Corporate wellness programs demonstrate efficacy in enhancing employee health.
- Workplace interventions can positively influence employee health behaviors and physiological markers.
- Investing in corporate wellness is a viable strategy for reducing healthcare costs and improving workforce health.