Cost-utility and cost-benefit analysis of NEXpro for neck-related symptoms in Swiss office workers
Aegerter, A.M.; Brunner, B.; Johnston, V.; Volken, T.; Deforth, M.; Sjøgaard, G.; Elfering, A.; Melloh, M. · physioscience · 2025 · Heft S 03 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background Neck pain is a significant public health issue, particularly among office workers, with an annual prevalence ranging from 42% to 68%. This study aimed to evaluate the cost-utility and cost-benefit of a multi-component intervention targeting neck pain in the general population of office workers in Switzerland. The 12-week multi-component intervention consisted of neck exercises, health promotion information workshops, and workplace ergonomics sessions. Methods The study was designed as a stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial and assessed using an employer’s perspective. The main analysis fo…