A Review and Analysis of the Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness Studies of Comprehensive Health Promotion and Disease Management Programs at the Worksite: 1995–1998 Update (IV)
American Journal of Health PromotionPublished 1 July 1999
Kenneth R. Pelletier
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Examination of clinical and cost outcome evaluations of 10 worksite health promotion programs that were comprehensive, multifactorial, and directed at risk management suggest characteristics of worksite interventions that may be critical for effectiveness.
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The fourth in a series of critical reviews, this study examines the clinical and cost outcome evaluations of 10 worksite health promotion programs that were comprehensive, multifactorial, and directed at risk management. The studies, conducted between 1994 and 1998, indicate favorable clinical and cost outcomes and suggest characteristics of worksite interventions that may be critical for effectiveness.
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