Work Ability Index Predicts Application for Disability Pension After Work-Related Medical Rehabilitation for Chronic Back Pain

2013 ◽  
Vol 94 (11) ◽  
pp. 2262-2268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Bethge ◽  
Christoph Gutenbrunner ◽  
Silke Neuderth
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Chronic Back Pain ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Ability Index

scholarly journals Do work ability and life satisfaction matter for return to work? Predictive ability of the work ability index and life satisfaction questionnaire among women with long-term musculoskeletal pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamunur Rashid ◽  
Marina Heiden ◽  
Annika Nilsson ◽  
Marja-Leena Kristofferzon
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Discriminative Ability ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Ability Index

Abstract Background Impaired work ability and reduced life satisfaction due to long-term musculoskeletal pain, particularly in neck, shoulders and back, are considered occupational health problems that can result in workers taking sick leave. The aim of the study was to determine whether work ability and life satisfaction predict return to work (RTW) among women with long-term neck/shoulder and/or back pain, and to assess the ability of the Work Ability Index (WAI) and the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (LiSat-11) to discriminate between those who did RTW and those who did not RTW (NRTW). Methods This is a cohort study with 1-year follow-up. A survey was sent to 600 women receiving sick leave benefits from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. In total, 208 women responded at baseline, and 141 at a 1-year follow-up. To identify whether work ability and life satisfaction predicted RTW, multiple logistic regression analyses were performed with and without adjustment for type of work and pain intensity. To assess the discriminative ability of the WAI and the LiSat-11 for women who did RTW and those who did NRTW, receiver operating characteristic curves were fitted. Results Work ability predicted RTW, and the results remained significant after adjusting for type of work and pain intensity (OR 1.12, 95% CI: 1.04–1.22). Life satisfaction was not significant. The WAI at baseline adequately discriminated between RTW and NRTW after 1 year (Area under curve 0.78, 95% CI: 0.70–0.86), but the LiSat-11 did not. Conclusions This study supports a relationship between work ability and RTW among women on sick leave for long-term neck/shoulder and/or back pain. The results indicate that the WAI, but not the LiSat-11, can discriminate between RTW and NRTW in the population under study. Although the discriminative ability of the WAI needs to be verified in new samples before it can be recommended for use in rehabilitation settings, we suggest that healthcare professionals consider how women perceive their work ability in order to better support them in their RTW.

Effect of job and individual factors on Work Ability Index (WAI) in a dairy company

2016 ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Haji Omid Kalte
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: The work ability index (WAI) is one the most widely used instruments for measuring perceived work ability. However, very few studies have used this instrument in Iran. The present study is designed to assess effect of individual and work-related risk factors on the WAI in one dairy factory. Methods: This cross-sectional study was designed among 117 workers. Work ability was measured by the Persian versions of Work Ability Index (P-WAI). An author-developed measure was used to assess individual and work-related factors. All Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 21 (USA, SPSS Inc.). Results: The mean age of participants was 32.38 ± 7.3 and the Mean score of the WAI was 44.92 ± 5.56. According to the categorical classification of WAI score, 10.9, 35.6, and 53.5 % of participants had moderate, good and excellent work ability, respectively. The results of statistical analyses showed that mean WAI significantly differed with age (0.049), sleep quality (p= 0.035) and employment status (p= 0.014). Conclusion: To improve the workers’ work ability, intervention programs should focus on improving sleep quality and exercise. Also, we suggest that increasing job insecurity should be considered an important intervention in promoting worker’s work ability. Keywords: Work Ability Index (WAI), Sleep Quality, Job Insecurity

scholarly journals Effects of Work-Related Stress on Work Ability Index among Iranian Workers

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahid Gharibi ◽  
Hamidreza Mokarami ◽  
Abrahim Taban ◽  
Mohsen Yazdani Aval ◽  
Kazem Samimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Related Stress

scholarly journals Effects of work-related stress on work ability index among refinery workers

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsanollah Habibi ◽  
Akbar Hassanzadeh ◽  
Behzad Mahaki ◽  
Shahram Safari ◽  
Habibollah Dehghan
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Related Stress

scholarly journals Do work ability and well-being matter for return to work? Cut-off points for the Work Ability Index and Life Satisfaction Questionnaire among women with long-term musculoskeletal pain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamunur Rashid ◽  
Marina Heiden ◽  
Annika Nilsson ◽  
Marja-leena Kristofferzon
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Ability Index

Abstract Background To determine whether work ability and well-being predict return to work (RTW) among women with long-term neck/shoulder and/or back pain at 1-year follow-up, and to assess the ability of the Work Ability Index (WAI) and Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (LiSat-11) to discriminate between those who did RTW and those who did not RTW (NRTW). Methods A survey was sent to 600 women receiving sick leave (SL) benefits from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. In total, 208 women responded at baseline, and 141 at a 1-year follow-up. To identify whether work ability and well-being predicted RTW, multiple logistic regression analyses were performed with and without adjustment for type of work and pain intensity. To assess the discriminative ability of the WAI and LiSat-11 for women who did RTW and those who did NRTW, receiver operating characteristic curves were fitted. Results Work ability predicted RTW, and the results remained significant after adjusting for type of work and pain intensity (OR 1.12, 95% CI: 1.04–1.22). Well-being was not significant. The WAI at baseline adequately discriminated between RTW and NRTW after one year (AUC 0.78, 95% CI: 0.70–0.86), but the LiSat-11 did not. Conclusions Our results indicate that work ability is an important factor for RTW among women on SL for long-term neck/shoulder and/or back pain. The findings also indicate that the WAI, but not the LiSat-11, is able to discriminate between RTW and NRTW in the population under study. The WAI may be used to identify women at risk of NRTW.

scholarly journals Work ability index and perceived work ability as predictors of disability pension: a prospective study among Finnish municipal employees

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 490-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Jääskeläinen ◽  
Johanna Kausto ◽  
Jorma Seitsamo ◽  
Anneli Ojajärvi ◽  
Clas-HÃ¥kan NygÃ¥rd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Municipal Employees ◽  
Perceived Work Ability ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
A Prospective Study

scholarly journals Work ability as prognostic risk marker of disability pension: single-item work ability score versus multi-item work ability index

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corné AM Roelen ◽  
Willem van Rhenen ◽  
Johan W Groothoff ◽  
Jac JL van der Klink ◽  
Jos WR Twisk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Risk Marker ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Single Item ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Work Ability Score

scholarly journals Clinical and functional aspects of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among active workers

2008 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel A P Walsh ◽  
Jorge Oishi ◽  
Helenice J C Gil Coury
Keyword(s):  
Sick Leave ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Ability Index

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate musculoskeletal disorders among active industrial workers. METHODS: The study was carried out in São Carlos, Southeastern Brazil, in 2005. One hundred and thirty-four female workers were physically evaluated and answered questions about their physical symptoms, filled out a pain scale and gave responses in the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire, and the Work Ability Index questionnaire. The data were analyzed descriptively, and in correlation tests and through applying logistic regression. The outcome was evaluated in relation to the perceptions of pain, symptoms, physical assessment, ability to work and disability. RESULTS: Clinical evaluations and sick leave presented positive correlations with the subjective variables. The Work Ability Index presented a negative correlation with the physical disability index (r=-0.69). Symptoms reported at the time of the assessment presented a good correlation with the results from the pain scale and the clinical findings. Previous sick leave showed an association with disability (OR=1.13; 95% CI:1.08;1.18). CONCLUSION: Symptom reports and pain scales may be useful for assessing current conditions at the time of evaluating individuals with work-related musculoskeletal disorders, as they are easier to apply. In more severe cases of such injuries, clinical and functional evaluations and questionnaires such as those relating to ability to work and disability are preferable. Precise and specific evaluations of these disorders may contribute towards fairer legal and administrative decisions.

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