Employer Adoption of Chronic Disease Prevention Practices
Author Information
Author(s): Harris Jeffrey R, Cross Jeffrey, Hannon Peggy A, Mahoney Eustacia, Ross-Viles Sarah, Kuniyuki Alan
Primary Institution: University of Washington Health Promotion Research Center
Hypothesis
Can a marketing approach increase employers' adoption of evidence-based practices to prevent chronic diseases among employees?
Conclusion
The intervention led to a significant increase in the implementation of recommended practices for preventing chronic diseases among large employers.
Supporting Evidence
- Seven of the eight employers improved their implementation of best practices after the intervention.
- Implementation of practices increased from 38% at baseline to 61% at follow-up.
- Employers were generally positive about the intervention and would recommend it to others.
Takeaway
This study shows that helping companies adopt healthy practices can make a big difference in keeping their workers healthy.
Methodology
The study used a before-after design with 4 meetings over 2 months to assess changes in employer practices.
Potential Biases
Interviewer bias is possible as the same team measured practices before and after the intervention.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and focused on employer practices rather than employee behaviors.
Participant Demographics
Employers ranged in size from 7,500 to 115,522 employees, representing various industries.
Statistical Information
P-Value
.02
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p = .02
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