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Review
. 2011 Nov;53(11):1310-31.
doi: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3182337748.

A review and analysis of the clinical and cost-effectiveness studies of comprehensive health promotion and disease management programs at the worksite: update VIII 2008 to 2010

Kenneth R Pelletier  1
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Review

A review and analysis of the clinical and cost-effectiveness studies of comprehensive health promotion and disease management programs at the worksite: update VIII 2008 to 2010

Kenneth R Pelletier. J Occup Environ Med. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

Objective: This critical review focuses on the 27 new studies focused on the clinical and cost outcomes research focused on worksites and published between 2008 to 2010.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted using a multi-stage process that included a MEDLINE, ERIC, ADI, EDGAR, CARL, Inform, Lexis-Nexis databases, and direct inquires to worksite researchers and corporate medical directors.

Results: Clearly, these new studies indicate further evidence of positive outcomes since, the quantity and quality of such research continues to improve.

Conclusions: When corporations, government, and health plans are demanding more evidence based outcomes, this increase in rigorous research.

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