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An Employee Total Health Management–Based Survey of Iowa Employers

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To implement an Employee Total Health Management (ETHM) model-based questionnaire and provide estimates of model program elements among a statewide sample of Iowa employers. METHODS: Survey a stratified random sample of Iowa employers, and characterize and estimate employer participation in ETHM program elements. RESULTS: Iowa employers are implementing less than 30% of all 12 components of ETHM, with the exception of occupational safety and health (46.6%) and workers' compensation insurance coverage (89.2%), but intend modest expansion of all components in the coming year. CONCLUSIONS: The ETHM questionnaire-based survey provides estimates of progress Iowa employers are making toward implementing components of Total Worker Health programs.

Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000000045

Authors: James A. Merchant, David P. Lind, Kevin M. Kelly, Jennifer L. Hall

Institutions: University of Iowa, University of Iowa Health Care

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Health and Well-being

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health