scholarly journals Impact of work place stresses on work ability index in patients with depressive disorders

2011 ◽  
Vol 64 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 545-551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanja Brekalo-Lazarevic ◽  
Nurka Pranjic ◽  
Senada Selmanovic ◽  
Mensur Grbovic
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Depression seriously affects one?s ability to perform work tasks and function at work. We studied the impact of both the individual and work factors on work ability index in patients suffering from depression. Material and methods. The prospective study, which was conducted by using questionnaires, included 210 patients with depression, who had been on sick leave from 60 to 360 days. The individual factors were evaluated by the standardized abridged form of Occupational Stress Questionnaire, while the work place factors in relation to work ability were evaluated by the work ability index. Results. Poor work ability was observed in 151 (71%) of subjects suffering from depression. All workplace stresses, lack of support by colleagues and supervisors, ergonomically not adjusted work and huge work load are statistically associated with poor work ability index (P=0.001). More than 95% of variables of the evaluated work ability index are the result of varying in the group of stresses at work place (R2=0.95). Perception of bad health condition (Rsq=0.412, P=0.001), low level of life satisfaction (Rsq=0.309, P=0,001), low level of motivation and work knowledge (Rsq=0.309, P=0.001) are predictors for poor work ability. The work ability cannot be related with age and sex. Conclusion. The key activities for maintaining the work ability at the times when epidemic of depression emerges, as it is nowadays, are timely carrying out the psycho-treatments, mental and professional rehabilitation, occupational therapy and adapted work place.

scholarly journals The Impact of Metal Age® Training Programme on the Well-Being of Latvian Office Workers

2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 315-324
Author(s):  
Dagmāra Sprūdža ◽  
Lāsma Kozlova ◽  
Svetlana Lakiša ◽  
Inese Mārtiņsone ◽  
Ivars Vanadziņš ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Metal Age

Abstract There are many factors that affect the well-being and health of employees and the productivity of organisations. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of the Metal Age training programme (MA®) on the well-being of office workers, including investigation of work ability, the stress-causing factors and role of leadership. The study was carried out using questions from four international questionnaires about stress, leadership, and work ability. The intervention group had a training course between the surveys using the ME® method. Several employee stress-causing factors were identified: bad relationship with their workmates was mentioned by 94% of workers; competitive and strenuous atmosphere — by more than 80%; psychological violence or bullying at the workplace by more than 80%, and more than 75% of employee’s could not relax after work. Wellness and microclimate in the workplaces were on a relatively high level: the average rating of seven Kiva questions was 7.5. The respondent attitude after ME® did not change significantly. Latvian office workers displayed moderate and good work ability (Work Ability Index, WAI 34.5–38.6). The best work ability was shown in the age group from 20 to 49 (WAI 34.8–39.4); work ability decreased with age. The best correlation was observed between Work Ability Index and “get into situations, that invoke negative feelings” (r = 0.26) and “carrying out ongoing tasks because of other intervening or more urgent matters” (r = −0.24). After ME® the reaction to some stress-causing factors was improved.

IS HEALTH, MEASURED BY WORK ABILITY INDEX, AFFECTED BY 12-HOUR ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES?

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 1135-1148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Yong ◽  
Michael Nasterlack ◽  
Rolf-Peter Pluto ◽  
Kathrin Elmerich ◽  
Dorothee Karl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Shift Schedules ◽  
Ability Index

scholarly journals Muscular Fitness and Work Ability among Physical Therapists

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1722
Author(s):  
Yasmín Ezzatvar ◽  
Joaquín Calatayud ◽  
Lars Louis Andersen ◽  
Edgar Ramos Vieira ◽  
Rubén López-Bueno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Muscular Fitness ◽  
Physical Tests ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Age And Sex

The Work Ability Index (WAI) is a validated and widely used tool in occupational research. However, normative values for physical therapists (PTs) by age and sex are lacking. Although the nature of PTs’ work is physically demanding, it is unknown whether muscular fitness is associated with their WAI. This study sought to provide reference WAI data for Spanish PTs and to evaluate the association between PTs’ muscular fitness and WAI. Data on WAI of 1005 PTs were collected using a questionnaire. A subgroup (n = 68) performed a battery of physical tests including grip strength, push-ups and back-extension endurance. Associations between muscular fitness and WAI were evaluated using logistic regression controlling for various confounders. PTs aged 50 years or older had lower WAI scores than their younger counterparts. PTs with high back-extension endurance scored 3.5 (95% CI) higher in the WAI than those with low endurance. No associations were found between grip strength or number of push-ups and WAI. Our findings seem to highlight the importance of muscular fitness in PTs, especially the back-extension endurance.

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.

Trent'anni di work ability e venti di age management

2012 ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
Juhani Ilmarinen
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Ability Index

La work ability e l'age management vantano una lunga storia in Finlandia. La ricerca sulla work ability ha preso avvio nei primi anni '80, con l'obiettivo di studiare quanto a lungo le persone sono in grado di lavorare. Poiché i manager rive- stono il ruolo centrale nel determinare i cambiamenti della work ability, all'inizio degli anni '90 č stato introdotto il concetto di age management. I piů recenti sviluppi delle attivitŕ realizzate in Finlandia si sono concentrati sulla realizzazione di indagini nazionali che utilizzano il work ability index e sullo sviluppo di soluzioni di training, coaching e consulenza rivolte alle organizzazioni. I trent'anni di esperienza sulla work ability e i venti sull'age management, che dalla Finlandia si sono estesi a diverse parti del globo, garantiscono oggi una base empirica alla dimostrazione della possibilitŕ di avere una vita lavorativa migliore e piů estesa.

scholarly journals The work ability index and functional capacity among older workers

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 382-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosimeire S. Padula ◽  
Maria L. C. Comper ◽  
Suzana A. Moraes ◽  
Catherine Sabbagh ◽  
Wagner Pagliato Junior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Ability Index

Establishment of a Work Ability Index network in Germany

2008 ◽  
pp. 33-36
Author(s):  
Gabriele Freude ◽  
Rainer Tielsch ◽  
Benita Gauggel ◽  
Bernd M√ºller ◽  
J√ºrgen Tempel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Ability Index
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