Interventions to improve work ability and reduce early exit from the labor market: a systematic review and meta-analysis among midlife and older workers

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate interventions that enhance work ability and prevent early exit from the labor market in midlife and older workers.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
• Examined various interventions including exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Analyzed the impact of regulatory actions on retirement age and unemployment benefits
• Exercise significantly improved work ability
• CBT effectively reduced productivity loss
• Regulatory actions on retirement age and unemployment benefits correlated with increased work participation