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Cost-effectiveness of work-site blood pressure control programs
Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|December 1, 1984
Summary
Work-site hypertension programs showed varying cost-effectiveness. Semiannual follow-up was the most cost-effective intervention for hypertension control in employees, despite potential company-specific cost variations.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health Interventions
- Health Economics
Background:
- Workplace hypertension is a significant public health concern.
- Effective employee health programs are crucial for managing chronic conditions like hypertension.
- Understanding the economic impact of workplace health initiatives is vital for employers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different work-site hypertension management programs.
- To compare the financial investment against the health outcomes achieved through various intervention levels.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study was conducted across three manufacturing plants implementing different hypertension interventions.
- A fourth plant served as a control site to establish baseline hypertension control rates.
- Cost per hypertensive employee and cost per unit of effectiveness were calculated for each program.
Main Results:
- Intervention costs per hypertensive employee ranged from $26.26 (semiannual follow-up) to $96.19 (on-site treatment).
- Each intervention yielded an additional 1% of hypertensive employees under control per dollar spent annually.
- On-site treatment presented the highest cost per unit of effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Semiannual follow-up emerged as the most cost-effective strategy for workplace hypertension control.
- The overall cost-effectiveness of these programs can be influenced by additional company-incurred expenses.
- Tailored workplace health strategies are essential for optimizing hypertension management and economic efficiency.