Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health | 卷:47 |
Developing a cost-estimation model for work–related stress: An absence-based estimation using data from two Italian case studies | |
Francesco Saverio Mennini1  Matteo Ronchetti1  Cristina Di Tecco1  Antonio Valenti1  Sergio Iavicoli1  Aditya Jain1  Stavroula Leka2  | |
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[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.
【 授权许可】
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