The Association Between Self-Assessed Future Work Ability and Long-Term Sickness Absence, Disability Pension and Unemployment in a General Working Population: A 7-Year Follow-Up Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Lundin ◽  
K. Kjellberg ◽  
O. Leijon ◽  
L. Punnett ◽  
T. Hemmingsson
Keyword(s):  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Future Work

scholarly journals Work ability score and future work ability as predictors of register-based disability pension and long-term sickness absence: A three-year follow-up study

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulla Kinnunen ◽  
Jouko Nätti
Keyword(s):  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Rate Ratios ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Work Ability Score

Aims: We investigated two single items of the Work Ability Index – work ability score, and future work ability – as predictors of register-based disability pension and long-term sickness absence over a three-year follow-up. Methods: Survey responses of 11,131 Finnish employees were linked to pension and long-term (more than 10 days) sickness absence register data by Statistics Finland. Work ability score was divided into poor (0–5), moderate (6–7) and good/excellent (8–10) and future work ability into poor (1–2) and good (3) work ability at baseline. Cox proportional hazard regressions were used in the analysis of disability pension, and a negative binomial model in the analysis of long-term sickness absence. The results were adjusted for several background, work- and health-related covariates. Results: Compared with those with good/excellent work ability scores, the hazard ratios of disability pension after adjusting for all covariates were 9.84 (95% CI 6.68–14.49) for poor and 2.25 (CI 95% 1.51–3.35) for moderate work ability score. For future work ability, the hazard ratio was 8.19 (95% CI 4.71–14.23) among those with poor future work ability. The incidence rate ratios of accumulated long-term sickness absence days were 3.08 (95% CI 2.19–4.32) and 1.59 (95% CI 1.32–1.92) for poor and moderate work ability scores, and 1.51 (95% CI 0.97–2.36) for poor future work ability. Conclusions: The single items of work ability score and future work ability predicted register-based disability pension equally well, but work ability score was a better predictor of register-based long-term sickness absence days than future work ability in a three-year follow-up. Both items seem to be of use especially when examining the risk of poor work ability for disability but also for long sick leave.

scholarly journals Influence of lifestyle risk factors on work ability and sick leave in a general working population in Norway: a 5-year longitudinal study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e045678
Author(s):  
Marit Müller De Bortoli ◽  
Inger M. Oellingrath ◽  
Anne Kristin Moeller Fell ◽  
Alex Burdorf ◽  
Suzan J. W. Robroek
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Lifestyle Risk Factors ◽  
Lifestyle Risk

ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to assess (1) whether lifestyle risk factors are related to work ability and sick leave in a general working population over time, and (2) these associations within specific disease groups (ie, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and mental illness).SettingTelemark county, in the south-eastern part of Norway.DesignLongitudinal study with 5 years follow-up.ParticipantsThe Telemark study is a longitudinal study of the general working population in Telemark county, Norway, aged 16 to 50 years at baseline in 2013 (n=7952) and after 5-year follow-up.Outcome measureSelf-reported information on work ability (moderate and poor) and sick leave (short-term and long-term) was assessed at baseline, and during a 5-year follow-up.ResultsObesity (OR=1.64, 95% CI: 1.32 to 2.05) and smoking (OR=1.62, 95% CI: 1.35 to 1.96) were associated with long-term sick leave and, less strongly, with short-term sick leave. An unhealthy diet (OR=1.57, 95% CI: 1.01 to 2.43), and smoking (OR=1.67, 95% CI: 1.24 to 2.25) were associated with poor work ability and, to a smaller extent, with moderate work ability. A higher lifestyle risk score was associated with both sick leave and reduced work ability. Only few associations were found between unhealthy lifestyle factors and sick leave or reduced work ability within disease groups.ConclusionLifestyle risk factors were associated with sick leave and reduced work ability. To evaluate these associations further, studies assessing the effect of lifestyle interventions on sick leave and work ability are needed.

Occurrence of sickness absence and disability pension in relation to childbirth: A 16-year follow-up study of 6323 Swedish twins

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jurgita Narusyte ◽  
Emma Björkenstam ◽  
Kristina Alexanderson ◽  
Annina Ropponen ◽  
Linnea Kjeldgård ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Follow Up Study

scholarly journals Effects of sickness absence on disability pension risk: Finnish register study of two native groups

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Reini ◽  
J Klein ◽  
J Saarela
Keyword(s):  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Medical Certificate ◽  
Language Groups ◽  
Random Samples ◽  
The Individual ◽  
First Time ◽  
Risk Pattern

Abstract Background Sickness absence and disability pension have a close connection and both describe the health of working-aged populations. The aim of this paper was to study if Swedish and Finnish speakers differ in the risk of disability pension after first-time sickness absence. This may reveal new aspects how to support health and work ability promotion activities. Methods The longitudinal register data used come from Statistics Finland. They consist of random samples of 5 % of all Finnish speakers and 20 % of all Swedish speakers, observed throughout the period 1989-2010. The analyses concerned non-retired individuals aged 16-60 years who were under risk of first-time sickness absence that extended 10 days. Discrete-time hazard models were estimated to both language groups to evaluate how first-time sickness absence, time since absence, length of absence, and various socio-economic control variables affected the disability pension risk. Results The disability pension risk was extremely high immediately after the sickness absence receipt and remained elevated thereafter approximately 20 times higher as compared to non-recipients. A strong interrelation between first-time sickness absence and the risk of subsequent disability pension was found for both language groups and the risk was persistent in the very long term. The risk pattern looked similar to both Swedish and Finnish speakers and we did not observe any differences between women and men. Conclusions Paid sickness absence is illustrative of strong health selection and a notable risk for reduced work ability even in the more distant future. The currently implemented policies in Finland, which require statements about rehabilitation plans soon after individuals have entered a sickness spell, can be considered beneficial for both the individual and society. Comparison of the language groups shows that the disability pension process after sickness absence is operating similarly to both groups. Key messages Sickness absence requiring medical certificate is an indicator of possible long-term work disability. Timing of rehabilitation process during the sickness absence is critical.

scholarly journals 0144 Sick leave patterns as predictors of disability pension or long-term sick leave: A 6.75-year follow-up study in municipal eldercare workers

2014 ◽  
Vol 71 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A78.1-A78
Author(s):  
Christina Stapelfeldt ◽  
Claus Vinther Nielsen ◽  
Niels Trolle Andersen ◽  
Line Krane ◽  
Vilhelm Borg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sick Leave ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Follow Up Study

scholarly journals Work environment and disability pension – an 18-year follow-up study in a Norwegian working population

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 587-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morten Støver ◽  
Kristine Pape ◽  
Roar Johnsen ◽  
Nils Fleten ◽  
Erik R. Sund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Follow Up Study

Decrease in Work Ability Index and sickness absence during the following year: a two-year follow-up study

2017 ◽  
Vol 90 (8) ◽  
pp. 883-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masanori Ohta ◽  
Yoshiyuki Higuchi ◽  
Masaharu Kumashiro ◽  
Hiroshi Yamato ◽  
Hisamichi Sugimura
Keyword(s):  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Ability Index

Labour market marginalisation among refugees from different countries of birth: a prospective cohort study on refugees to Sweden

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (5) ◽  
pp. 407-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magnus Helgesson ◽  
Mo Wang ◽  
Thomas Niederkrotenthaler ◽  
Fredrik Saboonchi ◽  
Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Risk Estimates ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Time Dependent Covariates

BackgroundThe aim was to elucidate if the risk of labour market marginalisation (LMM), measured as long-term unemployment, long-term sickness absence, disability pension and a combined measure of these three measures, differed between refugees and non-refugee migrants with different regions of birth compared with native Swedes.MethodsAll non-pensioned individuals aged 19–60 years who were resident in Sweden on 31 December 2009 were included (n=4 441 813, whereof 216 930 refugees). HRs with 95% CIs were computed by Cox regression models with competing risks and time-dependent covariates with a follow-up period of 2010–2013.ResultsRefugees had in general a doubled risk (HR: 2.0, 95% CI 1.9 to 2.0) and non-refugee migrants had 70% increased risk (HR: 1.7, 95% CI 1.7 to 1.7) of the combined measure of LMM compared with native Swedes. Refugees from Somalia (HR: 2.7, 95% CI 2.6 to 2.8) and Syria (HR: 2.5, 95% CI 2.5 to 2.6) had especially high risk estimates of LMM, mostly due to high risk estimates of long-term unemployment (HR: 3.4, 95% CI 3.3 to 3.5 and HR: 3.2, 95% CI 3.1 to 3.2). African (HR: 0.7, 95% CI 0.6 to 0.7) and Asian (HR: 1.0, 95% CI 1.0 to 1.1) refugees had relatively low risk estimates of long-term sickness absence compared with other refugee groups. Refugees from Europe had the highest risk estimates of disability pension (HR: 1.9, 95% CI 1.8 to 2.0) compared with native Swedes.ConclusionRefugees had in general a higher risk of all measures of LMM compared with native Swedes. There were, however, large differences in risk estimates of LMM between subgroups of refugees and with regard to type of LMM. Actions addressing differences between subgroups of refugees is therefore crucial in order to ensure that refugees can obtain as well as retain a position on the labour market.

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