ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Workability in the Ageing Workforce-A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Global prevalence and associated risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among steelworkers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- A meta-analysis of unemployment risk factors for middle-aged workers.Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health · 2025Pooled it
- Decline in Work Ability over Time and Its Association with Physical Performance Among Senior Workers: A Prospective Cohort Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Effects of pain management on work ability in aging workers with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Work ability and associated factors among female ready-made garment workers in Bangladesh.PloS one · 2025Article
- Wearables for Monitoring and Postural Feedback in the Work Context: A Scoping Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- General practitioners' stay-at-work practices in patients with musculoskeletal disorders: using Intervention Mapping to develop a training program.Scandinavian journal of primary health care · 2023Article
- The Relationship between Work, Health and Job Performance for a Sustainable Working Life: A Case Study on Older Manual Employees in an Italian Steel Factory.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Ergonomic and individual risk factors for musculoskeletal pain in the ageing workforce.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Factors Influencing Work Ability among the Working-Age Population in Singburi Province, Thailand.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of age, musculoskeletal pain and ergonomic exposure on workability in the oldest group of workers.
methodsThe study was a population based cross-sectional survey. The study population comprised citizens born between 1952-1966, living in Esbjerg municipality ultimo 2016 (
resultsThe 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.
conclusionAge, 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.
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