Beschäftigungsfähigkeit teilhabeorientiert sichern (Betsi): Ergebnisse der Einjahreskatamnese von Prävention­s­maßnahmen der Deutschen Rentenversicherung

Abstract

A pilot study was carried out in 4 medical rehabilitation centers to examine the practicability and effectiveness of preventive life-style interventions for employees with risk factors. The programs were developed in cooperation with the German pension scheme and employers. Selection criteria were risk factors as lack of physical activity, overweight, dorsal pain or job strain. The results demonstrate that preventive programs, which are conducted in addition to the normal working hours on the job, can be implemented successfully in rehabilitation units. The participation in the multimodal prevention program goes along with a stable reduction of risky health behavior: increased physical activity, stress coping, dietary change und weight reduction. The healthier life-style is reflected in an enhanced state of health and has also positive impact on the occupational field scale: The percentage of employees who believed to be able to work until their old-age pension, could be increased significantly (p<0.001) from 47% to 74%. Work-related risk behaviors like excessive demands on oneself were reduced and protective strategies were -developed.

Addressing future work ability of employees in GP consultations: results of a cross-sectional study

“…To improve healthcare for the employed, there is a need for an increased and closer cooperation between GPs, occupational health physicians or nurses, and employers: information on the health status and working environment of patients could be used to make appropriate modifications at the workplace that would enable sick workers to continue working or return to work more quickly after a period of sickness absence [48]. In addition, employees with early work-related complaints may benefit from preventive measures designed to meet their specific needs such as the respective program of the German statutory pension scheme to protect employability [49] or its successor, the preventive intervention "RV-fit" which are open to all employees who take part in the statutory pension scheme [50]. GPs could support the application of their patients for these specific preventive measures by issuing the necessary medical certificates.…”

Impact of a Digital and Conventional Prevention Program on Work Ability, Physical Health, and Mental Health among Professionals with Initial Impairments

“…There is some evidence that the BETSI/RV Fit program has been successful in supporting the reintegration of employees with health issues back into the workplace. According to a prospective study by Kittel et al (10), participation in BETSI/RV Fit was found to be associated with signi cant reductions in risk factors such as physical inactivity, stress, and obesity, leading to better health outcomes and a positive subjective prognosis of work ability. Despite the evidence of the effectiveness of BETSI/RV Fit, however, there are challenges related to access and implementation.…”