Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Workplace Health Promotion: A Case Study of the University of Bern.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To understand the holistic state of work conditions, health and wellbeing of University of Bern employees through a social-ecological lens.

Methods

A comprehensive assessment included analysis of existing measures, stakeholder mapping, employee survey, expert interviews, a reflection and evaluation instrument, policy analysis, and environmental analysis.

Results

Integrating results revealed that the University provides numerous employee health opportunities such as broad variety and frequency of university sports options, good working climate, ergonomic workplace, well-developed and centrally established communications department, extensive range of Bernese universities independent counselling center services, and some relevant health promotion policies. Ho

SUBMITTER: Glauser C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12488525 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature