Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness and Return-on-Investment of a Mindfulness-Based Worksite Intervention: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Occup Environ Med
; 58(6): 550-60, 2016 06.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this study was to conduct a cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment analysis comparing a mindfulness-based worksite intervention to usual practice.METHODS:
Two hundred fifty-seven governmental research institute employees were randomized to the intervention or control group. Intervention group participants received an eight-week mindfulness training, e-coaching, and supporting elements. Outcomes included work engagement, general vitality, job satisfaction, work ability, and costs. Cost-effectiveness analyses were conducted from the societal and employer's perspective, and a return-on-investment analysis from the employer's perspective.RESULTS:
After 12 months, a significant but not clinically relevant adverse effect on work engagement was found (-0.19; 95% confidence interval -0.38 to -0.01). There were no significant differences in job satisfaction, general vitality, work ability, and total costs. Probabilities of cost-effectiveness were low (≤0.25) and the intervention did not have a positive financial return to the employer.CONCLUSION:
The intervention was neither cost-saving nor cost-effective. Poor e-coaching compliance might partly explain this result.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Análisis Costo-Beneficio
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Lugar de Trabajo
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Atención Plena
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Promoción de la Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Health_economic_evaluation
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Occup Environ Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article