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Adjudicating Traditional Wellness.

Paul E Terry¹

¹Editor in Chief, American Journal of Health Promotion Senior Fellow, The Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO).

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|March 14, 2020

Summary

Traditional wellness programs in worksite health promotion often focus on health assessments and education. This editorial explores the term's limitations and suggests ways to reconcile differing approaches to professional well-being.

Keywords:

body acceptance fitness trends process redesign quality assurance quality improvement strategic planning worksite wellness

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Health Promotion
Organizational Psychology

Background:

The definition of "traditional wellness" in worksite health promotion typically involves health assessments, screenings, and physical health education.
The term "traditional wellness" may overlook the application of quality improvement principles to professional health and organizational growth.

Discussion:

This editorial examines the use of "traditional wellness" as a reflection of the current professional mindset (zeitgeist).
It addresses potential misunderstandings regarding different worksite health promotion strategies.
The piece explores the disconnect between traditional approaches and broader quality improvement concepts.

Key Insights:

"Traditional wellness" often narrowly focuses on health assessments and education, potentially missing broader organizational health benefits.
Quality improvement principles are highly relevant to enhancing the health of a profession, not just organizational metrics.
Reconciling "traditional wellness" with modern health promotion requires understanding its limitations and appreciating quality improvement methodologies.

Outlook:

Future worksite health promotion should integrate quality improvement principles for a more holistic approach to professional well-being.
Developing a shared understanding and terminology for wellness initiatives is crucial for effective implementation.
Embracing a broader perspective on wellness can lead to more robust and impactful health promotion strategies in professional settings.