Document ID (ISN) | 112039 |
CIS number |
11-0671 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1053-0487 - Occupational Rehabilitation |
Year |
2011 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Uegaki K., de Bruijne M.C., van der Beek A.J., van Mechelen W., van Tulder M.W. |
Title |
Economic evaluations of occupational health interventions from a company's perspective: A systematic review of methods to estimate the cost of health-related productivity loss |
Bibliographic information |
2011, Vol.21, p.90-99. Illus. 55 ref. |
Internet access |
Economic_evaluations.pdf [in English]
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Abstract |
The objective of this literature survey was to investigate the methods used to estimate the indirect costs of health-related productivity in economic evaluations from a company's perspective. A total of 34 studies were included. Costs of health-related productivity were estimated using data related to sick leave, compensated sick leave, light or modified duty or work presenteeism. Valuation varied in terms of reported time units, composition and source of the corresponding price weights, and whether additional elements, such as replacement costs, were included. Methods for measuring and valuing health-related productivity were found to vary widely, hindering comparability of results and decision-making. Suggestions for improvement are proposed. |
Descriptors (primary) |
work efficiency; sickness absenteeism; state of health; economic aspects |
Descriptors (secondary) |
reliability; literature survey |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
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Browse category(ies) |
Economic aspects
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