Musculoskeletal Health and Perceived Work Ability in a Manufacturing Workforce

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia G. Dugan ◽  
Rick A. Laguerre ◽  
Janet L. Barnes-Farrell ◽  
Jennifer M. Cavallari ◽  
Jennifer L. Garza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Musculoskeletal Health ◽  
Perceived Work Ability

Seurantatutkimus erikoissairaanhoidon kuntoutustutkimuspotilaiden työmarkkinatilanteesta, elämänlaadusta sekä koetusta työ- ja toimintakyvystä

Kuntoutus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-17
Author(s):  
Minna Savinainen ◽  
Elina Lindgren ◽  
Hannu Heikkilä
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Market Situation ◽  
Perceived Work Ability ◽  
Professional Assessment ◽  
Sickness Benefits ◽  
One Year

Työurien pidentämisessä ja työhön osallistumisen lisäämisessä oleellista on tukea myös osatyökykyisten henkilöiden työhön kiinnittymistä ja työssä jatkamista. Tutkimuksen tavoitteena oli selvittää erikoissairaanhoidon kuntoutustutkimuspotilaiden (N = 238) työmarkkinatilanteen, sairausetuuksien käytön, elämänlaadun sekä työ- ja toimintakyvyn muutoksia vuoden kuluttua kuntoutustutkimuksesta. Kuntoutustutkimuksessa olleiden osallistuminen työmarkkinoille sekä ammatilliseen kuntoutukseen lisääntyi ja samalla sairausetuuksien käyttö väheni. Potilaiden elämänlaatu, koettu terveys ja työkyky sekä itsestä huolehtiminen paranivat. Vastaavasti kognitiivinen ja fyysinen toimintakyky sekä osallisuus heikkenivät. Systemaattisella ja moniammatillisella työ- ja toimintakyvyn arvioinnilla voidaan saavuttaa vaikuttavia suunnitelmia työllistymisen edistämiseksi. Abstract Follow-up study on the labor market situation, quality of life and perceived work ability and functioning of patients of a rehabilitation outpatient clinicIn order to prolong working careers and increase participation in work, it is also important to support the attachment and continuation of people with partial ability to work. The aim of the study was to find out the changes in the labor market situation, the use of sick leave, quality of life, and work ability and functioning of the outpatient clinic of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (N=238) during one-year follow-up. Participation in the labor market and vocational rehabilitation of those who participated in rehabilitation increased, and at the same time the use of sickness benefits decreased. Patients’ quality of life, perceived health and work ability, and self-care improved. Correspondingly, cognitive and physical functioning as well as inclusion were impaired. Systematic and multi-professional assessment of work ability and functioning can lead to effective plans to promote employment. Keywords: rehabilitation, employment status, quality of life, work ability, functioning

scholarly journals Work engagement and perceived work ability: An evidence‐based model to enhance nurses’ well‐being

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (9) ◽  
pp. 1933-1942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Tomietto ◽  
Eleonora Paro ◽  
Riccardo Sartori ◽  
Rita Maricchio ◽  
Luciano Clarizia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Perceived Work Ability ◽  
Evidence Based Model

scholarly journals How Is the Self-Perceived Work Ability Affected by the Duration of Unemployment, Heart Rate Variability and the Amount of Physical Activity in Older Long-Term Unemployed Persons?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 2039
Author(s):  
Anke Bumann ◽  
Daniel Niederer ◽  
Constanze Santarossa ◽  
Winfried Banzer ◽  
Lutz Vogt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Total Power ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Work Ability ◽  
Duration Of Unemployment

Background: This study investigated whether work ability is associated with the duration of unemployment, heart rate variability (HRV), and the level of physical activity. Methods: Thirty-four unemployed persons (mean 55.7 ± standard deviation 33.3 years, 22 female, 12 male, unemployed: range 1–22.5 years) participated in the cross-sectional study. The Work Ability Index (WAI) and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were applied. Short-term (five minutes) resting HRV (Low Frequency (LF), High Frequency (HF), Total Power (TP)) was collected. Results: Work ability was positively associated with the HRV: LF (r = 0.383; p = 0.025), HF (r = 0.412; p = 0.015) and TP (r = 0.361; p = 0.036). The WAI showed a positive linear correlation with the amount of total physical activity (r = 0.461; p = 0.006) as well as with the amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity (r = 0.413; p = 0.015). No association between the WAI and the duration of unemployment occurred. Conclusions: the relation between self-perceived work ability, health-associated parameters, the HRV and the level of physical activity points out the relevance of health-care exercise and the need of stress-reducing interventions to improve perceived work ability. Our results point out the need for the further and more holistic development of healthcare for the unemployed.

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