OBJECTIVES: To evaluate wellness program participation before and after retirement. METHODS: This retrospective cohort design compares 3 groups of employees: 1998-1999 retirees (N=6065), 1994-1995 retirees (N=5862), and 21,176 employees who were still active as of 2002. Participation was compared over 2 time periods for high-intensity and low-intensity programs. RESULTS: Significantly different participation rates were found among the 3 groups specific to program intensity. Participation before retirement is associated with higher participation after retirement regardless of program intensity (OR=3.8 for overall participation). CONCLUSIONS: Wellness programs can attract retirees, especially if they participated before retirement and are offered a variety of programs.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate wellness program participation before and after retirement. METHODS: This retrospective cohort design compares 3 groups of employees: 1998-1999 retirees (N=6065), 1994-1995 retirees (N=5862), and 21,176 employees who were still active as of 2002. Participation was compared over 2 time periods for high-intensity and low-intensity programs. RESULTS: Significantly different participation rates were found among the 3 groups specific to program intensity. Participation before retirement is associated with higher participation after retirement regardless of program intensity (OR=3.8 for overall participation). CONCLUSIONS: Wellness programs can attract retirees, especially if they participated before retirement and are offered a variety of programs.
Authors: Joseph S Ross; Susannah M Bernheim; Elizabeth H Bradley; Hsun-Mei Teng; William T Gallo Journal: Prev Med Date: 2006-12-29 Impact factor: 4.018
Authors: Ron Z Goetzel; Maryam Tabrizi; Rachel Mosher Henke; Richele Benevent; Claire V S Brockbank; Kaylan Stinson; Margo Trotter; Lee S Newman Journal: J Occup Environ Med Date: 2014-05 Impact factor: 2.162