Analyzing decline in quality of life by examining employment status changes of occupationally injured workers post medical care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the decline in quality of life (QOL) by examining changes in the employment status of workers who had completed medical treatment after an industrial accident.

Methods

This study utilized the Panel Study of Worker's Compensation Insurance cohort (published in October 2020) containing a sample survey of 3,294 occupationally injured workers who completed medical care in 2017. We divided this population into four groups according to changes in working status. A multivariate logistic regression model was utilized for evaluating QOL decline by adjusting for the basic characteristics and working environment at the time of accident. Subgroup analysis evaluated whether QOL decline differed according to disability grade and industry group.

SUBMITTER: Lee WT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9436793 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature