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Lifestyle Index and Work Ability
In many countries around the world, negative changes in lifestyles are observed. The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of selected lifestyle indicators on work ability among professionally active individuals.The study was performed in the randomly selected group of full-time employees (94 men and 93 women) living in the city of Lódź.
Dorota, Kaleta +2 more
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Classification of Work Ability Index among young employees [PDF]
The reference values of the Work Ability Index (WAI) are best known for people aged over 45 years. However, the WAI score is highly dependent on age and population-based reference values for young employees are needed.To present WAI scores calculated for a population-based sample of employees in their early 30s.A self-administered questionnaire ...
Veikko, Kujala +4 more
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Test-retest reliability of the Work Ability Index questionnaire [PDF]
The goal of the study was to assess the test-retest reliability of the Work Ability Index (WAI) questionnaire. Reliability was tested using a test-retest design with a 4 week interval between measurements. Valid data were collected among 97 elderly construction workers aged 40 years and older.
de Zwart, B. C. H. +2 more
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The Work Ability Index (WAI) [PDF]
Our multidisciplinary study group (occupational physiol-ogy, psychology, medicine, epidemiology and biostatis-tics) started cross-sectional studies among municipalemployees in 1981. The study participants were followedfor 16 years [1,2]. Since the beginning, the use of WorkAbility Index (WAI) both in research and practice haswidened to various ...
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Shift work is a social phenomenon with adverse effects on the lives and health of people in various aspects. This adverse effect decreases shift workers’ ability over a time period.
Leila Ibrahimi Ghavamabadi +2 more
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Numerous studies have shown that city bus drivers suffer from three key categories of health disorders: cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders and musculoskeletal system issues, affecting the individual’s ability to work.
Martina Mavrin Jeličić +2 more
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Assessment of the Work Ability Index among Iranian Employees: A Systematic Review
Introduction and purpose: The ability to work is one of the important factors in predicting the working conditions, well-being, and health status of employees.
Haji Omid kalteh +4 more
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WORK ABILITY INDEX AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN WORKERS AT TRAKIA UNIVERSITY - STARA ZAGORA [PDF]
Demographic trends in the EU-27 show a gradual increase of the 55-64 age group (26% of the workforce). Natural aging is accompanied by complex age-related changes that lead to a progressive decrease in the body's adaptive capacity. The Work Ability Index
G. Sandeva, V. Tsvetkova, G. Prakova
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The Relationships between Work Stress with Work Ability of Employees and Performance of Takhte Jamshid Hospital in Karaj [PDF]
Background and Objective: Despite the adverse effects of workplace stress on the physical- mental health of individuals and organizational productivity, this important issue has rarely been addressed in the country.
Nazanin Abbaszadeh +2 more
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Comparison of Work Ability Index and Cognitive Function Tests
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of aging with regard to scores for certain cognitive function tests and WAI (Work Ability Index), and to examine the relationship between cognitive function test scores and work ability as measured by WAI.
Suzuki, Hideki +5 more
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