Workability in the Ageing Workforce-A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Autor:	Nygaard NB; Research Unit of Health Science, Hospital of South West Jutland, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark.; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense, Denmark., Thomsen GF; Department of Occupational Medicine, Hospital of South West Jutland, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark., Rasmussen J; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark.; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense, Denmark., Skadhauge LR; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense, Denmark.; Department of Occupational Medicine, Hospital of South West Jutland, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark., Gram B; Research Unit of Health Science, Hospital of South West Jutland, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark.; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense, Denmark.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	International journal of environmental research and public health [Int J Environ Res Public Health] 2021 Nov 30; Vol. 18 (23). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Nov 30.
DOI:	10.3390/ijerph182312656
Abstrakt:	Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of age, musculoskeletal pain and ergonomic exposure on workability in the oldest group of workers. Methods: The study was a population based cross-sectional survey. The study population comprised citizens born between 1952-1966, living in Esbjerg municipality ultimo 2016 ( n = 23,463). A questionnaire was sent electronically or by mail. The analysis included the working population only. A stereotype logistic regression was used with the primary dependent variable being workability and independent variables included age, musculoskeletal pain, and ergonomic exposure. Results: The response rate was 58% and the data demonstrated a significant negative association between age and workability. With excellent workability as a reference, the odds for poor workability increased by 97% being 60+ y compared to 50-55 y. Both moderate intensity and severe musculoskeletal pain in the back, shoulder and knee/hip all showed significantly higher odds for poor workability. Ergonomic exposures, such as standing/walking, working with back bent or twisted and carrying or lifting had a significant negative impact on workability. Conclusion: Age, musculoskeletal pain and ergonomic exposures showed a significant negative impact on workability in the oldest group of workers and should be targeted with preventive initiatives.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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