Individual and Occupational Determinants: Work Ability in People with Health Problems 0367469332, 9780367469337

Table of contents :
Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgment
Editors
Contributors
Series Editor
Part I: General Issues
Chapter 1 Work Ability Assessment: An Important Element of Workers Health Protection
Chapter 2 Work Ability Index as a Tool of Assessment of the Possibilities to Perform Work
About Work Ability
Analysis of Work Ability Index and Its Components
Application of WAI
References
Chapter 3 Dynamics of Changes in Work Ability According to the Type of Work, Age and Gender of Employees – Results of Research
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
References
Chapter 4 Work Ability Index and Its Relationships to Factors Characterizing Work, Non-professional Loads and Individual Factors – Results of Research
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Part II: Work Ability and Age
Chapter 5 Age-Related Physiological Changes Influencing Work Ability
Age-Related Changes in the Cardiovascular System
Age-Related Changes in the Respiratory System and Immunity
Age-Related Changes in the Musculoskeletal System
Age-Related Changes in the Nervous System
Age-Related Changes in Sensory Organs
Other Age-Related Changes Affecting Functioning in Advanced Age
Tests and Scales Used in Geriatric Assessment of Functional Abilities
Evaluation of Muscle Strength
References
Chapter 6 Activities for Supporting Work Ability of Ageing Workers
Physical Activity and Nutritional Recommendations in Older Adults
Rehabilitation in Older Individuals Including Rehabilitation to Restore Work Ability
References
Chapter 7 Physical and Psychosocial Work Demand Changes with Age
Definition of Aging Worker
Disparities between Working Conditions due to Workers’ Age according to the Sixth European Working Conditions Survey
Differences in Working Conditions According to Age in Research
Conclusions
References
Chapter 8 Work Ability in Older Women Working in Retail Sector – Results of Research
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
References
Chapter 9 Work Ability among Male Workers in Different Ages – Results of Research
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
References
Part III: Work Ability and Chronic Diseases
Chapter 10 Work Ability and Its Relationship to Sense of Coherence among Workers with Chronic Diseases – Results of Research
Introduction
Study Group
Methods
Results
Discussion and Practical Implications
References
Chapter 11 Adjustment of Work Organization and Working Conditions to the Needs of Persons with Chronic Diseases – Results of Research
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
References
Chapter 12 Work Ability in Workers with Mental Diseases
Introduction
The General Impact and Prevalence of Mental Health Problems in the Adult Population of the EU and Poland
Common Mental Disorders – Epidemiology and Characteristics in the Context of Work Ability
Conclusions
References
Chapter 13 Activities Supporting Work Ability in Workers with Chronic Diseases
Introduction
Osteoarthritis
Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension
Diabetes
Summary
References
Part IV: Work Ability and Disabilities
Chapter 14 Model of Work Ability Assessment Using ICF
Introduction
Using ICF in Work Ability Assessment
Description of the Model of Work Ability Assessment Based on ICF
Conclusions
References
Chapter 15 Conditions Impacting on Work Ability in People with Motor Disabilities – Results of Research
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
References
Index

Polecaj historie

Individual and occupational determinants: work ability in people with health problems [First edition] 9780367469337, 9781003088479, 9780367542795, 0367469332

There are individual and professional factors that have the greatest impact on the preservation of work ability for peop

399 73 7MB Read more

Occupational Health Psychology: Work, Stress, and Health 4072883680

678 33 5MB Read more

Occupational Health Psychology: Work, Stress, and Health 4072883680

626 117 6MB Read more

Handbook of Socioeconomic Determinants of Occupational Health [1st ed.] 9783030314378, 9783030314385

1,230 119 11MB Read more

Occupational Health and Safety 9781409432074, 9780566089831

Workplace accidents and errors cost organizations hundreds of billions of dollars each year, and the injured workers and

267 99 4MB Read more

Occupational Safety and Health Management 9789838616423, 9789838614412

The text of this book contains brief explanations on the rules and regulations on occupational safety and health (OSH),

241 118 295KB Read more

Occupational Diseases in Relation to Compensation and Health Insurance 9780231887380

Reviews the various hazards to which many workers are being regularly exposed, and to determine whether a system of heal

177 33 15MB Read more

Occupational Diseases in Relation to Compensation and Health Insurance 9780231887380

Reviews the various hazards to which many workers are being regularly exposed, and to determine whether a system of heal

160 14 14MB Read more

Quality of life and sexual health among transgender people and people living with HIV in Sweden

Background: The overarching objective of public health policy in Sweden has a clear focus on equitable health throughout

117 102 2MB Read more

Determinants of Health: An Economic Perspective 9780231544511

This collection of Michael Grossman’s most important papers adds essential background and depth to his work on economic

199 96 2MB Read more