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D Snow

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PubMed1992

A benefit-to-cost analysis of a work-site health promotion program.

An analysis of the benefit-to-cost ratio of a major health promotion program was conducted for the years 1986 through 1990, with projections to the year 2000. Program costs for personnel, capital expenses, materials, and rent were determined and compared with program benefits (discounted to account for increasing pension liability) for heath care cost savings, increased productivity, decreased absenteeism, decreased life insurance claims, and program-generated income. After adjusting future monies to net present value, a benefit-to-cost ratio of 3.4 was estimated for the program. Despite the limitations of the study design, the authors concluded that the program realizes a positive return on its investment. Several program recommendations are presented to increase the probability of achieving positive benefit-to-cost ratios in future program offerings.

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PubMed1990

Impact of a facility-based corporate fitness program on the number of absences from work due to illness.

This study examined the relationship between participation in a facility-based fitness program and the number of reported absences from work due to illness. Employees who became members had a history of fewer absences before the program began in 1987 than employees who did not become members. Comparing 1988 with 1986, members experienced a significant decrease in absences, whereas nonmembers did not. Male and female members experienced 0.42 and 1.0 fewer days absent in 1988 than in 1986, respectively. Controlling for gender and previous absences, members could be expected to have 1.2 fewer absences in 1988 than nonmembers. On average, those who participated most frequently experienced the greatest improvement in attendance. A significant interaction between participation and 1986 absences indicated that a member's decrease in absences depended both on how many absences the member had to begin with, and how much he or she participated. Members having a high number of absences in 1986 could expect the greatest benefit from frequent participation.

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PubMed1988

Double-blind comparison of butorphanol and morphine in patient-controlled analgesia.

In this study, the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) technique was used to compare the suitability of butorphanol with that of morphine in relieving postoperative pain. Twelve patients, 19-77 years old, who had abdominal surgery, used the PCA device through the first 24-hour postoperative period. Results showed that all patients expressed satisfaction with the PCA technique. Analysis of the degree of discomfort according to the verbal description scale, recordings of respiratory rate, and assessment of sedation status showed no significant differences between patients who received butorphanol and those who received morphine. Patients were able to maintain acceptable analgesia with minimal sedation. There were no adverse side effects reported with butorphanol.

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