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Bonatesta L, Palermi S, Sirico F, Mancinelli M, Torelli P, Russo E, Annarumma G, Vecchiato M, Fernando F, Gregori G, Niebauer J, Biffi A. Short-term economic evaluation of physical activity-based corporate health programs: a systematic review. J Occup Health 2024; 66:uiae002. [PMID: 38183160 PMCID: PMC10939391 DOI: 10.1093/joccuh/uiae002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Corporate health programs (CHPs) aim to improve employees' health through health promotion strategies at the workplace. Physical activity (PA) plays a crucial role in primary prevention, leading many companies to implement PA-based CHPs. However, there is limited examination in the scientific literature on whether PA-based CHPs (PA-CHPs) lead to economic benefits. This systematic review aimed to summarize the available literature on the economic aspects of PA-CHPs. METHODS A systematic review was conducted to identify studies focused on PA-CHPs targeting healthy sedentary workers and reporting at least one economic outcome, such as return on investment (ROI), costs, or sick leave. RESULTS Of 1036 studies identified by our search strategy, 11 studies involving 60 020 participants met the inclusion criteria. The mean (±SD) cost per capita for PA-CHPs was estimated as 359€ (±238€) (95% CI, 357-361€). In 75% of the studies, the net savings generated by PA-CHPs in 12 months were reported, with an average of 1095€ (±865€) (95% CI, 496-1690€). ROI was assessed in 50% of the included studies, with an average of 3.6 (±1.41) (95% CI, 2.19-5.01). CONCLUSIONS In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle, PA-CHPs have the potential to generate significant economic returns. However, the heterogeneity among the existing studies highlights the need for standardization and accurate reporting of costs in future research.
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- Lorenzo Bonatesta
- Med-Ex, Medicine & Exercise, Medical Partner Scuderia Ferrari, 00187 Rome, Italy
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- Med-Ex, Medicine & Exercise, Medical Partner Scuderia Ferrari, 00187 Rome, Italy
- Public Health Department, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Med-Ex, Medicine & Exercise, Medical Partner Scuderia Ferrari, 00187 Rome, Italy
- Public Health Department, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Med-Ex, Medicine & Exercise, Medical Partner Scuderia Ferrari, 00187 Rome, Italy
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- Med-Ex, Medicine & Exercise, Medical Partner Scuderia Ferrari, 00187 Rome, Italy
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- Med-Ex, Medicine & Exercise, Medical Partner Scuderia Ferrari, 00187 Rome, Italy
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- Med-Ex, Medicine & Exercise, Medical Partner Scuderia Ferrari, 00187 Rome, Italy
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- Sports and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Med-Ex, Medicine & Exercise, Medical Partner Scuderia Ferrari, 00187 Rome, Italy
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- Med-Ex, Medicine & Exercise, Medical Partner Scuderia Ferrari, 00187 Rome, Italy
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- University Institute of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Med-Ex, Medicine & Exercise, Medical Partner Scuderia Ferrari, 00187 Rome, Italy
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Darbandi M, Rezaeian S, Najafi F, Shadmani FK, Ghavi S, Miryan M, Pasdar Y, Barzegar A. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Occupational Epidemiology in Western Iran: A Cohort Study in Ravansar Noncommunicable Diseases. J Occup Environ Med 2023; 65:e610-e618. [PMID: 37367639 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The present study aims to evaluate the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), biochemical and anthropometric indicators, and lifestyle among 10 occupational groups. METHOD The sample included 4818 men aged 35 to 65 years. The occupational group is based on the International Standard Classification of Occupations. RESULT The highest prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus was observed in managerial occupational groups (18.62%) and technicians and associate professionals ( 14 %), respectively. Musculoskeletal disorders were more in skilled agricultural, forestry, and fishery workers, as well as craft-related trades workers, and elementary occupations. The highest body mass index was related to the managers. CONCLUSIONS Noncommunicable diseases were higher in managers, while musculoskeletal disorders belonged to farmers and workers. Finally, lifestyle modification can help reduce NCDs and improve biochemical markers by increasing physical activity.
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- Mitra Darbandi
- From the Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran (M.D., F.N., F.K.S., Y.P.); Infectious Disease Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran (S.R.); Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran (S.G.); Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran (M.M.); and Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran (A.B.)
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Grazioli E, Cerulli C, Tranchita E, Moretti E, Mauri C, Broccatelli M, De Bellonia S, Abalașei BA, Dumitru IM, Moraru CE, Iacob RM, Blancafort-Alias S, González AI, Riau ÀD, Giménez i Sanz A, Ramos GI, Pekel HA, Altunsoy M, Ozkan S, Dikmen AU, Sacchetti M, Parisi A. Dropout and compliance to physical exercise in menopausal osteopenic women: the European "happy bones" project. Front Sports Act Living 2023; 5:1221409. [PMID: 37440873 PMCID: PMC10333592 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1221409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Introduction Decline in muscle mass and bone density seem to be two of the most disabling side effects of menopause that negatively affect women's quality of life. Promoting physical activity protocols in the workplace can represent a focal point in the prevention and management of several diseases. The study aims to evaluate the compliance and drop-out of menopausal osteopenic women engaged in combined training performed inside and outside the workplace. Strength and balance were analyzed to evaluate the effect of this protocol on osteoporosis prevention and the risk of falling. Methods 73 menopausal women were enrolled in 5 European countries. They performed 72 lessons of a combined training proposed in the working place (IW) or sport center (SC). Results Out of the total 39 women enrolled in the IW, 12.8% had to leave the program, while out of the 34 women enrolled in SC, 41.2% did not complete the training. According to the compliance results, 47% of women that completed the trained IW and 85% in the SC recorded high compliance (p = 0.019). Moreover, the strength of the lower limbs (p < 0.001) and static balance (p = 0.001) significantly improved in the whole group. Discussion In conclusion, proposing well-structured training in the workplace for menopausal women seems to reduce drop-out. Strength and balance results suggest its positive impact on bone health and risk of falls, despite where it is performed.
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- Elisa Grazioli
- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, University “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” of Iași, Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, University “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” of Iași, Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, University “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” of Iași, Iași, Romania
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Gazi University, Yenimahalle/Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Gazi University, Yenimahalle/Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Yenimahalle/Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Yenimahalle/Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Rome, Italy
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