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Assessing The Impact Of An Incentivized Employee Wellness Program On Participation And Weight, Jennifer T. Fink
Assessing The Impact Of An Incentivized Employee Wellness Program On Participation And Weight, Jennifer T. Fink
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ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF AN INCENTIVIZED EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM ON PARTICIPATION AND WEIGHT
by
Jennifer Fink
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2014
Under the Supervision of Dr. Doug Ihrke
Introduction: Employers are increasingly adopting workplace wellness programs designed to improve employee health and decrease employer costs associated with health insurance and job absenteeism. This dissertation examines the outcomes of 6,375 obese health care workers who were offered financial incentives for participating in an employee wellness program (EWP) as they relate to participation and potential change in body mass index (BMI). This study aims to contribute to three distinct literatures, including …