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Objective: To develop a presenteeism assessment, the Well-Being Assessment for Productivity (WBA-P) that provides an informative evaluation of job performance loss due to well-being related barriers. Method: The WBA- P was developed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis using survey dat ...
Date:
07/31/2011
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Recurrent hospitalizations are responsible for considerable health care spending, although prior studies have shown that a substantial proportion of readmissions are preventable through effective discharge planning and patient follow-up after the initial hospital visit. This retrospective cohort stu ...
Date:
02/14/2011
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Hospital admissions are the source of significant health care expenses, although a large proportion of these admissions can be avoided through proper management of chronic disease. In the present study, we evaluate the impact of a proactive chronic care management program for members of a German ins ...
Date:
12/21/2010
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Non adherence to daily health behaviors is an enormous burden to the US healthcare system. Current interventions to improve medication adherence often are costly, intrusive, and overall minimally effective. Most are passive: they act on the patient (through outgoing contact and strategies) rather th ...
Date:
07/01/2009
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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the associations between depression and the likelihood of enrollment in a health plan–sponsored physical activity program and pattern of program participation over 2 years; a secondary aim was to examine the association between participation dose ...
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08/27/2008
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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine whether elective use of a health plan–sponsored health club membership had an impact on health care use and costs among older adults with diabetes. Huong Q. Nguyen, PHD, Matthew L. Maciejewski, PHD,Sue Gao, PHD, Elizabeth L ...
Date:
05/31/2008
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Abstract: Our study was undertaken to determine the association between use of a health plan-sponsored health club benefit by older adults and total health care costs over 2 years. Methods - This retrospective cohort study used administrative and claims data from a Medicare Advantage plan. Participa ...
Date:
01/28/2008
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Diabetes disease management (DM) programs strive to promote healthy behaviors, including obtaining hemoglobin A1c (A1c) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) tests as part of standards of care. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between frequency of telephonic contact and A1c and ...
Date:
12/27/2007
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Disease management (DM) comprises a heterogeneous group of patient-support and educational services that can enhance clinical control and increase quality of life for people living with a variety of diseases. DM programs can vary widely in their content, intensity, mode of delivery, automation, and ...
Date:
12/26/2007
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In addition to race and ethnicity, specific geographic regions are associated with poorer outcomes of care. Individuals with diabetes experiencing health disparities typically have worse long-term outcomes, such as increased diabetes complications and mortality. Zip code mapping, or geocoding, was u ...
Date:
12/24/2007
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