Key result
Returning to work after myocardial infarction was associated with younger age, higher education, and better self-rated health and quality of life compared to not returning to work.
Why the study?
What are the health-related determinants of returning to work in male workers after a primary uncomplicated myocardial infarction?
Population
183 male workers, aged 39-65 years, who had suffered a primary uncomplicated myocardial infarction…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
approximately 3 years
Authors
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Younger age, education, and self-rated health may inform post-MI occupational support; leaves open whether interventions on these factors improve return-to-work rates.
Observational (n=183)
What are the health-related determinants of returning to work in male workers after a primary uncomplicated myocardial infarction?
Assessment of work ability after myocardial infarction should include mental health evaluation, as depression and anxiety significantly impact occupational readaptation.
Waszkowska et al. (2009) conducted an observational in Primary uncomplicated myocardial infarction (n=183). Returning to work vs. Not returning to work was evaluated on Occupational functioning and health-related determinants of the continuation of occupational activity. Returning to work after myocardial infarction was associated with younger age, higher education, and better self-rated health and quality of life compared to not returning to work.
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