Developing a cost-estimation model for work–related stress: An absence-based estimation using data from two Italian case studies

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health

卷:47

Francesco Saverio Mennini¹  Matteo Ronchetti¹  Cristina Di Tecco¹  Antonio Valenti¹  Sergio Iavicoli¹  Aditya Jain¹  Stavroula Leka² 

[1] ;

[2] Department of Management and Marketing, Cork University Business School, University College Cork, Cork T12 K8AF, Ireland.;

关键词: stress;    occupational health;    mental health;    cost-effectiveness;    cost benefit;    economic evaluation;    occupational health;    psychosocial risk;    cost estimation model;    absence;   

DOI  :  10.5271/sjweh.3948

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

OBJECTIVES: This paper discusses the development of a cost-estimation model for work-related stress based on psychosocial risk exposure and absence from work. It presents findings from its implementation and evaluation in two organizations in Italy, using national-level tools developed by the Italian Workers’ Compensation Authority (INAIL). It also provides recommendations for the development of similar cost-calculation methods in other countries. METHODS: The cost-estimation model was based on the human capital approach using an indirect cost indicator: loss of productivity due to days of absence attributable to work-related stress. Furthermore, the population attributable fraction (PAF) epidemiological measure was used to calculate the impact of exposure to work-related stress on the basis of data collected through validated tools developed by INAIL and salary cost data. RESULTS: The developed model was implemented and evaluated in two organizations, the first in healthcare (N=1014) and the second in public administration (N=534). In the first case, it was found that absence related to work-related stress cost the organization €445 000. In the second case, the cost was €360 000. CONCLUSIONS: The proposed model provides an example of how organizations can incorporate well-established indicators associated with work-related stress (eg, various types of absence, psychosocial risk perception, loss of productivity on the basis of salary costs) in a practical way in cost estimations of work-related stress. Such cost estimation can be applied in other countries and organizations to establish the economic and business case of managing work-related stress.

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