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Better health at work? An evaluation of the effects and cost benefits of a structured workplace health improvement programme in reducing sickness absence (2015)
Journal Article
Braun, T., Bambra, C., Booth, M., Kasim, A., & Milne, E. (2015). Better health at work? An evaluation of the effects and cost benefits of a structured workplace health improvement programme in reducing sickness absence. Journal of Public Health, 37(1), 138-142. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdu043

Background This paper presents the results of an evaluation of the Better Health at Work Award—a structured regional workplace health programme which combined changes to the work environment with lifestyle interventions. Methods Baseline and follow-u... Read More about Better health at work? An evaluation of the effects and cost benefits of a structured workplace health improvement programme in reducing sickness absence.

Prospective pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-utility of a "health first" case management service for long-term Incapacity Benefit recipients (2014)
Journal Article
Warren, J., Bambra, C., Kasim, A., Garthwaite, K., Mason, J., & Booth, M. (2014). Prospective pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-utility of a "health first" case management service for long-term Incapacity Benefit recipients. Journal of Public Health, 36(1), 117-125. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fds100

Background: In line with the NICE guidance, an NHS-commissioned case management intervention was provided for individuals receiving Incapacity Benefit payments for ≥3 years in the North East of England. The intervention aimed to improve the health of... Read More about Prospective pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-utility of a "health first" case management service for long-term Incapacity Benefit recipients.