Developing a cost-estimation model for work-related stress: An absence-based estimation using data from two Italian case studies
| Autor: | Aditya Jain, Cristina Di Tecco, Sergio Iavicoli, Francesco Saverio Mennini, Matteo Ronchetti, Simone Russo, Antonio Valenti, Stavroula Leka |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Discussion Paper
economic evaluation Cost estimate cost benefit Computer science Cost effectiveness Population Settore SECS-P/03 cost-benefit cost-effectiveness mental health occupational health psycho- social risk Efficiency psychosocial risk 03 medical and health sciences Indirect costs Occupational Stress stress 0302 clinical medicine Humans absence Salary Business case education Cost database education.field_of_study Actuarial science Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health cost estimation model 030210 environmental & occupational health Italy Economic evaluation Workers' Compensation Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 |
| Zdroj: | Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, Vol 47, Iss 4, Pp 318-327 (2021) Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health |
| Popis: | 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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