Workplace Wellness Program Interest and Barriers Among Workers With Work-Related Permanent Impairments.
Jeanne M SearsAmy T EdmondsPeggy A HannonBeryl A SchulmanDeborah Fulton-KehoePublished in: Workplace health & safety (2022)
A majority of workers with work-related permanent impairments-particularly those with adverse health and economic characteristics-were interested in WWPs. Many workers who reported no interest cited participation barriers. Further research is needed to determine whether addressing such barriers would enhance equitable access. Those undertaking WWP planning, implementation, and outreach should ensure that WWPs are inclusive and serve workers with disabilities.