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Population-based worksite obesity management interventions: a qualitative case study.

Martha C Romney¹, Erin Thomson, Kathryn Kash

¹Jefferson School of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Martha.romney@jefferson.edu

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Employer-sponsored weight management programs are key to wellness strategies, driven by health and cost savings. Occupational health specialists design these initiatives, often using digital tools and incentives to boost employee engagement, though quantifying success remains challenging.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Health Services Research
Public Health

Background:

Rising obesity rates present significant costs for employers.
Employer-sponsored wellness programs are increasingly adopted to manage employee health.
Existing weight management programs vary widely in their approach and effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore promising employer-sponsored, population-based obesity management programs.
To identify key features and best practices in corporate wellness initiatives.
To understand employer perspectives on employee weight management.

Main Methods:

A qualitative case study approach was employed.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted telephonically with employers and a health advocacy coalition.
Participants included small and large organizations across different US regions.

Main Results:

Weight management is central to corporate wellness strategies, linked to population health goals and cost reduction.
Occupational health specialists play a crucial role in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Electronic media and financial/non-monetary incentives are widely used to drive engagement and outcomes.
Quantifying the success of these programs has proven difficult despite reported positive trends.

Conclusions:

Employer investment in population health and cost savings fuels the adoption of weight management programs.
Effective program design relies on occupational health expertise and leverages digital tools and incentives.
Further research is needed to establish robust methods for measuring the tangible outcomes of employer-led obesity interventions.