Key result
A multivariate model including age, physical dimension of health-related quality of life, and footsteps per day predicted return to work in 68% of cases (R2=0.344) after myocardial infarction.
Why the study?
What factors predict return to work in working-age patients after myocardial infarction?
Population
88 working-age patients (≤65 years of age) who had suffered a myocardial infarction
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
4-6 months after myocardial infarction
Authors
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May guide post-MI RTW counseling in working-age adults; leaves open need for prospective validation before practice change.
Cross-Sectional (n=88)
What factors predict return to work in working-age patients after myocardial infarction?
Effect estimate: R2=0.344
Low physical health and physical activity 4-6 months after myocardial infarction negatively affect the likelihood of returning to work in working-age patients.
Brink et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in myocardial infarction (n=88). Physical health and physical activity (footsteps per day) was evaluated on Return to work (R2=0.344). A multivariate model including age, physical dimension of health-related quality of life, and footsteps per day predicted return to work in 68% of cases (R2=0.344) after myocardial infarction.
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