Implementing a University Campus Wellness Model

Abstract

This university wellness model symbolizes self responsibility and control of one's life while riding toward wellness. The number of concepts it contains makes it reasonably simple to implement. All of the major concepts of the model are well defined, resulting in a clear, descriptive picture of how program development should proceed. The model allows easy visualization of the interaction among concepts. In view of the broad scope of the model's concepts and its simplicity, the model could be applied to other workplace situations. Minor program component adjustments may be needed to meet the specific needs of the workplace. The model provides a general framework to guide the planning phase, whether that planner be an occupational health nurse, health officer, or exercise physiologist. This model may apply and be of significance to those who are interested in increasing worker productivity and decreasing employer costs. It may be of particular interest to the nursing profession to generate innovative ideas to help the working populace stay healthy, despite today's crisis of diminishing health care dollars.