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ArticlePloS one2020

Employment status before and after open heart valve surgery: A cohort study.

Britt Borregaard, Jordi S Dahl, Ola Ekholm, Emil Fosbøl, Lars P S Riber, Kirstine L Sibilitz, Sasja M Pedersen, Thomas P H Rothberg, Maiken H Nielsen, Selina K Berg and 1 more

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Britt BorregaardDepartment of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0003-2702-0231
Jordi S DahlFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Ola EkholmNational Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Emil FosbølThe Heart Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Lars P S RiberDepartment of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0001-6898-2715
Kirstine L SibilitzThe Heart Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Sasja M PedersenFaculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Thomas P H RothbergFaculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Maiken H NielsenFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Selina K BergThe Heart Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Jacob E MøllerFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0003-2873-5845
University of Southern Denmark · DKCopenhagen University Hospital · DKUniversity of Copenhagen · DK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveDetachment from the workforce following open heart valve surgery is a burden for the patient and society. The objectives were to examine patterns of employment status at different time points and to investigate factors associated with a lower likelihood of returning to the workforce within six months.

methodsA cohort study of patients aged 18-63 undergoing valvular surgery at a Danish tertiary centre from 2013-2017. Return to the workforce was defined as being employed, unemployed (still capable of working) or receiving paid leave of absence. The association between demographic-, clinical characteristics (including a surgical risk evaluation, EuroScore), and return to the workforce were investigated with a multivariable logistic regression model.

resultsIn total, 1,395 consecutive patients underwent surgery, 347 were between 18 and 63 years and eligible for inclusion. Of those, 282 were attached to the workforce before surgery and included in the study. At the time of surgery, 79% were on paid sick leave. After six months, 21% of the patients (being part of the workforce before surgery), were still on sick leave. In the regression model, prolonged sick leave prior to surgery (OR 0.43, 95% CI 0.23-0.79) and EuroScore ≥ 2.3 (OR 0.39, 95% CI 0.21-0.74) significantly reduced the likelihood of returning to the workforce.

conclusionOne-fifth of patients in the working-age were on sick leave six months after surgery. Prolonged sick leave prior to surgery and a EuroScore ≥2.3 were associated with a lower likelihood of returning to the workforce.

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Cardiac Surgical ProceduresAdolescentAdultAge FactorsCohort StudiesDemographyEmploymentFemaleHeart ValvesHumansMaleMiddle AgedSick LeaveTime FactorsWorkforceYoung Adult

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