Self-reported work ability predicts health-related exit and absence from work, work participation, and death: longitudinal findings from a sample of German employees.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The cohort study examined the performance of the Work Ability Index in predicting health-related exit and absence from work, work participation, and death among a sample of workers previously receiving sickness absence benefits.

Methods

Workers aged 40-54 years who received sickness absence benefits in 2012 completed the Work Ability Index in 2013. Outcomes were extracted from administrative data records covering the period until the end of 2016.

Results

Data for 2266 participants were included (mean age: 47.9 years; 54.4% women). Maximum follow-up was 43 months. In terms of work ability, 38.4% had good scores, 38.2% moderate scores, and 23.4% poor scores. Fully adjusted analyses showed an increased risk of a disability pension in workers with poor (HR = 12.

SUBMITTER: Bethge M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8068707 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature