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Occupational stress and health care use
M R Manning1, C N Jackson, M R Fusilier
1Department of Management, College of Business Administration and Economics, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces 88003-0001, USA. mmanning@nmsu.edu
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Workplace stress and strain increase employee healthcare costs and claims. Longer job tenure is associated with lower healthcare utilization. Industry type also influences these health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Health Services Research
- Psychology
Background:
- Employee healthcare utilization is a significant cost for organizations.
- Understanding factors influencing healthcare use is crucial for cost containment and employee well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between various workplace factors and employee healthcare utilization.
- To identify predictors of healthcare claims and costs.
Main Methods:
- Correlational and multivariate analyses were performed on data from 260 individuals across two industries.
- Investigated relationships between stressful work events, strain, social support, job type, industry, control, commitment, and tenure with healthcare use.
Main Results:
- Stressful work events and strain were positively correlated with healthcare claims and costs.
- Longer employee tenure in a position was negatively correlated with healthcare utilization.
- Industry type was a significant predictor of healthcare variables.
Conclusions:
- Workplace stressors and strain significantly predict employee healthcare costs and claims.
- Organizational interventions targeting stress reduction and promoting longer employee retention may reduce healthcare expenditures.