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Promoting excellent work ability and preventing poor work ability: the same determinants? Results from the Swedish
P Lindberg1, M Josephson, L Alfredsson
1Section for Personal Injury Prevention, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, S. per.lindberg@ki.se
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|January 20, 2006
Summary
This study identified distinct factors that promote excellent work ability versus prevent poor work ability in employees. Interventions can target these work ability determinants for improved occupational health.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Workplace Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Health is viewed as a continuum, yet research predominantly addresses ill health, neglecting factors contributing to excellent health.
- Understanding determinants of excellent work ability is crucial for targeted workplace interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors promoting excellent work ability.
- To identify factors preventing poor work ability, focusing on working life.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal study involving 5638 Swedish public sector employees surveyed at baseline and 18-month follow-up.
- Employees categorized into excellent work ability, poor work ability, and a middle group based on sick leave.
- Logistic regression analysis used to identify determinants of excellent vs. poor work ability.
Main Results:
- Determinants for promoting excellent work ability and preventing poor work ability showed distinct patterns.
- Excellent work ability was associated with physical factors, clear tasks, and positive feedback.
- Poor work ability was linked to job security and psychosocial factors.
Conclusions:
- The study revealed differing determinants for promoting excellent and preventing poor work ability.
- Identified determinants are largely amenable to intervention, suggesting possibilities for enhancing work ability.
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