Evaluation and Analysis of Workplace Wellness Programs in Healthcare Settings
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https://doi.org/10.56294/hl2023247Keywords:
Workplace wellness, healthcare settings, employee health, program effectiveness, organizational outcomesAbstract
In healthcare situations, fitness programs at work have gotten a lot of attention. The goal is to improve staff health, lower healthcare costs, and boost productivity. This study looks at how well wellness programs work in hospital settings by looking at how they affect the physical and mental health of workers as well as the results for the organisation. The study uses a variety of research methods, such as polls, interviews, and data analysis, to find the most important parts of wellness programs. These include exercise classes, mental health support, and preventative healthcare services. The study also looks at the problems healthcare organisations have putting these plans into action, like not having enough resources, keeping employees interested, and the way the organisation works as a whole. It also looks at the long-term benefits of health programs, such as fewer absences, higher job happiness, and more employees staying with the company. The results show that fitness programs at work can improve the general health of healthcare workers, which can make them more involved and effective. Their success, on the other hand, depends a lot on support from leaders, program customisation, and ongoing review. This paper gives healthcare managers and lawmakers useful information for making and implementing fitness programs that work well and meet the specific needs of healthcare workers. In the end, the study shows how important it is to put employees' health and happiness first as an important part of an organization's success.
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