A Comprehensive workplace health intervention assessment: A mixed methods study

Authors

  • Sean Peter Hennessey Dalhousie University
  • Laurene A. Rehman Dalhousie University
  • Gail Tomblin Murphy Dalhousie University

Keywords:

Behaviour change technique(s), Multiple health behaviour change, Health intervention, Workplace health promotion, Workplace wellness programs

Abstract

A comprehensive workplace wellness program (WWP), targeting multiple health behaviours in areas of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing, improved thriving, resilience, physical health, presenteeism, life purpose behaviour, physical activity and nutrition outcomes for financial consultants over a 16-week study period, in an organization mostly absent WWP best practices.

Author Biographies

Sean Peter Hennessey, Dalhousie University

Independent Researcher

Laurene A. Rehman, Dalhousie University

Director, School of Health and Human Performance / Assistant Dean Research (Students), Faculty of Health

Gail Tomblin Murphy, Dalhousie University

Professor & Director, School of Nursing; Assistant Dean Research, Faculty of Health; Professor, Department of Community Health & Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine; Director, WHO/PAHO Collaborating Centre on Health Workforce Planning & Research

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

2018: Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference Proceedings

Section

Theme 1. Collaborative health, wellbeing, and wellness-focused research, education, and approaches

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