Health and Wellness Research Study: Corporate and Worksite Wellness Programs:
A Research Review Focused on Individuals with Disabilities
DELIVERY ORDER: Literature Review
Government Contract Number: DOLU089428186
AUTHORS
Catherine Call, R.N., M.S.N., M.S.Ed.
Robyn Gerdes, M.P.H.
Kristen Robinson, Ph.D.
Expert Reviewers:
Sarah Irvine Belson, Ph.D.
Peter Blanck, Ph.D., J.D. CONTACT INFORMATION
Project Director: Douglas Klayman, Ph.D.
DKlayman@socialdynamicsllc.com
Project Manager: Margaret Hale, Ph.D.
MHale@socialdynamicsllc.com
Subcontract Lead: Catherine Call, R.N., M.S.N., M.S.Ed.
Cathy.Call@altarum.org
March 27, 2009 Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210 PREPARED BY:
Social Dynamics LLC
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1. DESCRIPTION OF STUDY .................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Background ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Research Questions ........................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Research Review Strategy ............................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Report Organization
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