Pragmatic Evaluation of a Health System-Based Employee Weight Management Program

Meghan M. JaKa, Jennifer M. Dinh, Rachael L. Rivard, Stephen D. Herrmann, Joel Spoonheim, Nicolaas P. Pronk and Jeanette Y. Ziegenfuss
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Meghan M. JaKa: HealthPartners Institute, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
Jennifer M. Dinh: HealthPartners Institute, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
Rachael L. Rivard: HealthPartners Institute, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
Stephen D. Herrmann: Sanford Research, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Joel Spoonheim: HealthPartners, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
Nicolaas P. Pronk: HealthPartners Institute, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
Jeanette Y. Ziegenfuss: HealthPartners Institute, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 11, 1-19

Abstract: Objective : We aimed to evaluate the fidelity and estimate the effectiveness of a novel health system employee weight-management program. Methods: Employees participating in a weight loss program consisting of self-monitoring, health coaching and meal replacements optionally enrolled in the 12-month study. Longitudinal, single-arm analyses were conducted evaluating change over time via survey, claims and programmatic data. Token participation incentives were offered for survey completion. Results : In total, 140 participants enrolled (51.2 ± 9.8 years; BMI = 33.2 ± 6.5 kg/m 2 ; 89.3% female). During 1 year, participants attended 18.0 ± 12.2 coaching appointments and self-reported significant improvements in weight (?8.2 ± 10.5% body weight), BMI (?3.9 ± 6.5 kg/m 2 ), fruit/vegetable intake, home food preparation, added sugar, sugar sweetened beverages and life satisfaction (all p < 0.05). No significant changes were reported in physical activity, weight-related social support, self-efficacy or healthcare utilization (all p > 0.05). Conclusions : The findings from this evaluation establish implementation fidelity. Clinically significant self-reported weight loss, coupled with improvements in many weight-related behaviors, suggest the program is an effective weight management tool when offered as an employee well-being program.

Keywords: population health; health care; health coaching; worksite wellness; weight loss; obesity prevention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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