Work ability of workers in western China: reference data

Lin, Sihao; Wang, Zhiming; Wang, Mianzhen

doi:10.1093/occmed/kqi195

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“…In that study, the sample was younger (mean age 42, vs 48 years in the present study), which is a plausible explanation for the higher observed work ability. In comparison, healthy workers rated their current work ability on average at 88 % [56] and 79 % [57], which was, after being transformed to a 0–10 scale, 1.7 and 0.8 point higher than the work ability reported in our study. The rates of work performance observed in our study were in accordance with the results of Bernaards et al [58], who also used the HPQ in workers with neck and upper limb symptoms, and others [4, 12].…”

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“…Secondly, because of the cross-sectional data collection, no causal inferences could be made. Thirdly, comparison of work ability measured on a 0–10 scale with reference values of the WAI was performed after transformation of average WAI-scores into a percentage [56, 57]. Therefore, the reference values are an indication and should be interpreted with caution.…”

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Self-reported Work Ability and Work Performance in Workers with Chronic Nonspecific Musculoskeletal Pain

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Purpose To assess self-reported work ability and work performance of workers who stay at work despite chronic nonspecific musculoskeletal pain (CMP), and to explore which variables were associated with these outcomes. Methods In a cross-sectional study we assessed work ability (Work Ability Index, single item scale 0–10) and work performance (Health and Work Performance Questionnaire, scale 0–10) among 119 workers who continued work while having CMP. Scores of work ability and work performance were categorized into excellent (10), good (9), moderate (8) and poor (0–7). Hierarchical multiple regression and logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the relation of socio-demographic, pain-related, personal- and work-related variables with work ability and work performance. Results Mean work ability and work performance were 7.1 and 7.7 (poor to moderate). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that higher work ability scores were associated with lower age, better general health perception, and higher pain self-efficacy beliefs (R2 = 42 %). Higher work performance was associated with lower age, higher pain self-efficacy beliefs, lower physical work demand category and part-time work (R2 = 37 %). Logistic regression analysis revealed that work ability ≥8 was significantly explained by age (OR = 0.90), general health perception (OR = 1.04) and pain self-efficacy (OR = 1.15). Work performance ≥8 was explained by pain self-efficacy (OR = 1.11). Conclusions Many workers with CMP who stay at work report poor to moderate work ability and work performance. Our findings suggest that a subgroup of workers with CMP can stay at work with high work ability and performance, especially when they have high beliefs of pain self-efficacy. Our results further show that not the pain itself, but personal and work-related factors relate to work ability and work performance.

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Self-reported Work Ability and Work Performance in Workers with Chronic Nonspecific Musculoskeletal Pain

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“…Similar to previous studies, 8, 16 we classified these occupations into one of four categories: (1) manual worker (general labor), (2) professional and clerical (professional, business, clerical, health profession), (3) Semi-skilled professional (policy/military, farmer, skilled labor), and (4) other ( self-employed, homemaker, other). 8, 16 In regards to the homemaker category, these were patients who identified as currently working for pay and working at least 35 hours a week, but indicated their primary/main job as “homemakers”. The VIRGO study also ascertains reasons why patients stopped working at 12 months, including: (1) fired/lost job, (2) prefer not to work, and (3) no longer able to work.…”

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Return to Work After Acute Myocardial Infarction

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Zhang

et al. 2016

Circ: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes

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Background Return to work following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is an important outcome and is particularly relevant to young patients. Women may be at a greater risk for not returning to work given evidence of their worse recovery after AMI than similarly aged men. However, sex differences in return to work after AMI has not been studied extensively in a young population (≤55 years). Methods and Results We analyzed data from 1680 AMI patients aged 18–55 years (57% women) participating in the VIRGO study (Variation in Recovery: Role of Gender on Outcomes of Young AMI patients) who were working full time (≥35 hours) prior to the event. Data were obtained by medical record abstraction and patient interviews. We conducted multivariable regression analyses to examine sex differences in return to work at 12 months after AMI, and the association of patient characteristics with return to work. Compared to young men, young women were less likely to return to work (89% vs. 85%, P=0.018); however this sex difference was not significant after adjusting for patient socio-demographic characteristics, psychosocial factors, and health measures. Being married, engaging in a professional or clerical type of work, having more favorable physical health, and having no prior coronary disease or hypertension were significantly associated with a higher likelihood of return to work at 12 months. Conclusion Among a young population, women are less likely to return to work after AMI than men. This disadvantage is explained by differences in demographic, occupational and health characteristics.

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“…근로자의 작업능력은 여러 가지 요인에 의해서 영향을 받는다고 기존 연구를 통해 제시되고 있다 [3,4,5,6,7]. 많 은 연구에서 근로자의 작업능력에 영향을 미치는 요인으로 직무스트레스를 제시하고 있다 [8,9,10,11].…”

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Factors Influencing the Work Ability of Building Construction Field Managers

Shin¹,

Lee²,

Choi³

et al. 2014

Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction

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The success of construction projects is heavily dependent on the work ability of the field managers who manage the execution of projects. The work ability of field managers is influenced by various elements such as job stress and individual characteristics. The purpose of this study is to reveal the factors influencing the work ability of construction field managers in Korea. Work ability is evaluated bases on the Work Ability Index(WAI) developed by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, while job stress is measured using the Korean Occupational Stress Questionnaire Short Form developed by the Korean Occupational Safety & Health Agency. The results showed that field managers under higher job stress have lower work abilities. In addition, it is revealed that exercise or religious practice have a positive influence on work ability. This study will help to increase the work ability and enable the efficient management of organization at building construction sites.

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Work ability of workers in western China: reference data

Abstract: WAI is validated in Chinese occupational practices. Some reference data are different from Finnish data. This study provides gender, age and work-content-specific WAI reference values that will help enable comparison and intervention evaluation in further studies.

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Self-reported Work Ability and Work Performance in Workers with Chronic Nonspecific Musculoskeletal Pain

Self-reported Work Ability and Work Performance in Workers with Chronic Nonspecific Musculoskeletal Pain

Return to Work After Acute Myocardial Infarction

Factors Influencing the Work Ability of Building Construction Field Managers

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