Health promotion in small business: a systematic review of factors influencing adoption and effectiveness of worksite wellness programs.
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Higher quality research is needed to better understand why small businesses rarely adopt wellness programs and to demonstrate the value of such programs.Abstract:
Objective:To assess the evidence regarding the adoption and efficacy of worksite health promotion programs (WHPPs) in small businesses.Methods:Peer-reviewed research articles were identified from a database search. Included articles were published before July 2013, described a study that used an expread more
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