Individual and occupational determinants : work ability in people with health problems / edited by Joanna Bugajska, Teresa Makowiec-Dabrowska, Tomasz Kostka.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bugajska, Joanna, editor.

Makowiec-Dąbrowska, Teresa, editor.

Kostka, Tomasz, editor.

Series:

Occupational safety, health, and ergonomics : theory and practice

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Disability evaluation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press, [2021]

Summary:

"The publication will discuss physiological changes that occur with age and that influence work performance. It will present the concept of applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), in order to assess the work ability of people with disabilities. It shows by examples and case studies that practical activities aimed at appropriate working conditions for people of advanced age, with health issues, and with disabilities, will have excellent work ability"-- Provided by publisher.

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

Chapter 4 Work Ability Index and Its Relationships to Factors Characterizing Work, Non-professional Loads and Individual Factors - Results of Research

Materials and Methods

Conclusions

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

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

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

Chapter 8 Work Ability in Older Women Working in Retail Sector - Results of Research

Chapter 9 Work Ability among Male Workers in Different Ages - Results of Research

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

Study Group

Discussion and Practical Implications

Chapter 11 Adjustment of Work Organization and Working Conditions to the Needs of Persons with Chronic Diseases - Results of Research

Chapter 12 Work Ability in Workers with Mental Diseases

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

Chapter 13 Activities Supporting Work Ability in Workers with Chronic Diseases

Osteoarthritis

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

Diabetes

Summary

Part IV: Work Ability and Disabilities

Chapter 14 Model of Work Ability Assessment Using ICF

Using ICF in Work Ability Assessment

Description of the Model of Work Ability Assessment Based on ICF

References.

Chapter 15 Conditions Impacting on Work Ability in People with Motor Disabilities - Results of Research

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-308847-3

1-003-08847-3

1-000-17822-6

9781003088479

OCLC:

1161997259