Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · May 2019
Integrated Physical Medicine at Employer-Sponsored Health Clinics Improves Quality of Care at Reduced Cost.
The aim of the study was to evaluate clinical and economic outcomes associated with integrating physical medicine in employer-sponsored clinics. ⋯ Findings suggest robust clinical and economic benefits of integrating physical medicine services into employer-sponsored clinics.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · May 2019
Association of Opioid, Anti-Depressant, and Benzodiazepines With Workers' Compensation Cost: A Cohort Study.
Antidepressants, benzodiazapines, and opioid medications are used to manage the pain, anxiety, or depression associated with workplace injuries. ⋯ The concurrent treatment of pain, depression or anxiety, and occupational injuries are associated with large increases in claim cost and delayed return to work.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Mar 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialCardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction in First Responders Resulting From an Individualized Lifestyle and Blood Test Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
We tested the hypothesis that a lifestyle program would improve risk factors linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in first responders. ⋯ ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03322046.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Aug 2018
Cost Effectiveness of a Weight Management Program Implemented in the Worksite: Translation of Fuel Your Life.
Conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of the Fuel Your Life (FYL) program dissemination. ⋯ Prevention programs require adaptation at the local level and significantly affect the cost, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of the program.