Associations between biopsychosocial factors and chronic upper limb pain among slaughterhouse workers:cross sectional study [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Knowledge of factors associated with chronic pain is necessary for preventive strategies. The present study investigates biopsychosocial differences, with specific focus on rate of force development (RFD) and work ability, between workers ...
Aagaard, Per +5 more
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Effects of requested, forced and denied shift schedule change on work ability and health of nurses in Europe: results from the European NEXT-Study [PDF]
, 2013 Background: Previous cross-sectional findings from the European Nurses Early Exit Study (NEXT) show that nurses who were dissatisfied with their work schedule tended to consider leaving the nursing profession.
Derycke, Hanne +4 more
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WORK ABILITY INDEX AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN WORKERS AT TRAKIA UNIVERSITY - STARA ZAGORA [PDF]
Trakia Journal of Sciences, 2020 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]
Muhandisī-i bihdāsht-i ḥirfah/ī, 2019 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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a cross-sectional study of differences among medical residents with various specialties working in German hospitals [PDF]
, 2016 Objectives This study aimed to analyse and compare differences in occupational stress, depressive symptoms, work ability and working environment among residents working in various medical specialties.
Bernburg, Monika +3 more
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The work ability index and functional capacity among older workers [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 2013 Decreases in functional ability due to aging can impair work capacity and productivity among older workers.This study compares the sociodemographics, health conditions, and physical functioning abilities of young and old workers as well as correlates of physical functioning capacity with the work ability index (WAI).This exploratory, cross-sectional ...
Padula, Rosimeire S. +5 more
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Comparison of Work Ability Index and Cognitive Function Tests
SANGYO EISEIGAKU ZASSHI, 2004 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.
Hideki, Suzuki +5 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Oral mucositis is a common and debilitating side effect of childhood cancer and stem cell transplant treatments. It affects the quality of life of children and young people (CYP) and places a strain on services. Photobiomodulation is recommended for oral mucositis prevention in international guidance but is poorly implemented in UK ...
Claudia Heggie +4 more
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Obesity Facts, 2021 Introduction: Bariatric surgery is a life-changing treatment, but knowledge of its influence on changes in work ability is still limited. We hypothesized that self-reported work ability improves in response to surgery-induced weight loss and ...
Hinrich Köhler +5 more
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Factors associated with work ability in patients with chronic whiplash-associated disorder grade II-III: a cross-sectional analysis [PDF]
, 2015 Objective: To investigate the factors related to self-perceived work ability in patients with chronic whiplash-associated disorder grades II-III. Design: Cross-sectional analysis.
Agnew, Louise +6 more
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