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Developing focused wellness programs: using concept analysis to increase business value.

Lance Byczek1, Christine M Kalina, Pamela F Levin

  • 1Environmental, Safety and Health/Global Occupational Health Service, William Wrigley Jr. Company, Chicago, IL, USA.

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
|September 27, 2003
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Concept analysis clarifies abstract ideas for developing effective wellness programs. Occupational health nurses can use this process to demonstrate program value and focus on fitness attributes.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Health Sciences
  • Program Development

Background:

  • Concept analysis provides clarity for abstract ideas and a basis for wellness program development.
  • Occupational health nurses (OHNs) need a clear understanding of program concepts for specific populations.
  • Outcome measures from concept analysis can demonstrate the business value of wellness initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a concept analysis of wellness programs within the context of occupational health.
  • To identify key attributes and defining characteristics of wellness programs.
  • To explore the application of concept analysis in planning and evaluating occupational health wellness programs.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies on wellness programs.

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  • Concept analysis methodology was applied to synthesize findings from the literature.
  • Attributes, antecedents, and consequences of wellness programs were identified.

    • Main Results:

    • The analysis revealed a predominance of performance-related attributes, particularly fitness, in the scientific literature concerning wellness programs.
    • Key attributes identified include physical activity, health education, and stress management.
    • The study highlights the importance of clearly defining program concepts for successful implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • Concept analysis is a valuable tool for occupational health nurses to develop and justify wellness programs.
    • Focusing on measurable outcomes, especially those related to fitness, can enhance program effectiveness and demonstrate business value.
    • Further research is recommended to explore diverse attributes of wellness programs beyond performance metrics.