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Michelle A Fritsch¹, Julie Montpellier, Cyra Kussman

¹Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, USA.

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Worksite education and coaching improved employee lifestyle choices and lipid values for those with hyperlipidemia. This intervention led to better cholesterol levels and increased healthcare utilization over seven months.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Preventive Cardiology
Health Education

Background:

Hyperlipidemia poses significant cardiovascular risks.
Worksite interventions offer a practical approach to managing chronic conditions.
Lifestyle factors are crucial in managing lipid profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of an education and coaching intervention on lifestyle choices and lipid values.
To evaluate the effectiveness of worksite-based health programs for employees with hyperlipidemia.

Main Methods:

A 7-month intervention involving worksite classes and telephone coaching.
Data collection at pre-intervention, mid-intervention, and post-intervention points.
Focus on lifestyle changes (diet, exercise) and healthcare utilization.

Main Results:

Significant improvements observed in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) values.
Employees adopted positive lifestyle changes, including increased exercise and healthier diets.
Increased frequency of appropriate physician visits and continuous healthcare engagement.

Conclusions:

Worksite lipid-based interventions are effective in promoting positive lifestyle modifications.
These programs can lead to improved lipid profiles and enhanced healthcare seeking behaviors.
Implementing health education and coaching at the worksite yields measurable health benefits for employees.