Factors associated with work ability in adults with diabetes
Margaret McCarthy1, Joeyee Yan1, Victoria Vaughan Dickson1
1Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, United States of America.
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|September 21, 2021
Summary
Work ability in adults with diabetes is linked to cardiovascular health and psychological well-being. Promoting better heart health and managing diabetes distress and depression can enhance work capacity.
Area of Science:
- Diabetes management and occupational health.
- Cardiovascular health and psychological well-being in chronic disease.
- Workplace productivity and chronic illness management.
Background:
- Working adults with diabetes encounter unique workplace challenges.
- Managing diabetes, physical health, and mental well-being are critical.
- These factors can impact overall work ability and job performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between clinical and diabetes-related factors and work ability.
- To identify key predictors of work ability in employed individuals with diabetes.
- To inform interventions aimed at improving workplace outcomes for this population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 101 working adults with diabetes.
- Utilized validated surveys for depressive symptoms, diabetes self-care, fear of hypoglycemia, diabetes distress, and cardiovascular health (AHA Life's Simple 7).
- Employed linear and logistic regression to analyze associations with work ability.
Main Results:
- Higher depressive symptom scores correlated with lower work ability.
- Ideal cardiovascular health scores were positively associated with better work ability.
- Elevated diabetes distress was linked to reduced work ability.
Conclusions:
- Both cardiovascular health and psychological factors significantly influence work ability in adults with diabetes.
- Routine screening for diabetes distress and depression is recommended.
- Promoting ideal cardiovascular health may enhance overall health and work capacity.
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