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Efficacy and costs of a workplace wellness programme
R Rezai1,2, N SantaBarbara2, E Almirol2
1Department of Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Workplace wellness programs significantly improve employee physical health, reducing obesity and boosting fitness. These programs show an inverse relationship between employee health improvements and employer healthcare costs, offering a cost-effective investment.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Exercise physiology
- Health economics
Background:
- Workplace wellness programs are increasingly studied for their potential to enhance employee health and productivity.
- Existing research indicates promising preliminary results, but further investigation into program efficacy and cost-effectiveness is warranted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a workplace exercise program on key physical health indicators.
- To assess the overall cost-effectiveness of the program, including potential healthcare cost savings.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the Bruin Health Improvement Programme (BHIP) spanning August 2013 to July 2018.
- Utilized paired samples t-tests and chi-squared tests to analyze changes in weight, waist-to-hip ratio, aerobic fitness, and muscular endurance.
- Incorporated prior analysis of Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data to estimate medical cost savings associated with weight loss.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements observed in anthropometric indices (e.g., weight, waist-to-hip ratio) and fitness outcomes (aerobic and muscular endurance) among 518 participants.
- The program demonstrated a statistically significant positive effect on employee physical health.
- Estimated program cost per participant per session was $473 USD, with an estimated annual medical cost reduction of ~$2200 USD per participant due to weight loss.
Conclusions:
- The workplace exercise program led to significant enhancements in employee physical health outcomes.
- A clear inverse correlation was found between improved employee health and reduced employer healthcare expenditures.
- The findings suggest that investing in workplace wellness programs can yield substantial health benefits and financial savings for employers.
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