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Work Ability in Ageing Workers Suffering From Chronic Diseases

Jędryka-Góral A., Bugajska J., Łastowiecka E., Najmiec A., Rell-Bakalarska M., Bownik I., Michalak J. M., Kochmański M.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

2006

Vol. 12, No. 1

17--30

The aim of this study was to investigate the work ability in ageing workers suffering from osteoarthritis (OA), coronary heart disease (CHD) or hypertension (H). One hundred and sixty-six OA and 355 CHD/H outpatients were evaluated. The Work Ability Index (WAI) served for work ability assessment. Patients’ results were compared with the results of a control group of 225 healthy young workers. Statistical analysis was performed with ANOVA tests. WAI in female and male CHD/H patients was higher than in OA patients (p < .01), better work ability was related to better education (p < .01), white-collar work (p < .01) and better recreation (p < .01); subjective work ability was determined mostly by the objective health status. The promotion of work ability among workers suffering from advanced age-related diseases should be closely related to the promotion of health. It is indicative to improve occupational education and skills, already at an early stage of a disease.