Work disability resulting from chronic health conditions
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OBJECTIVES: To describe current programs and policies for addressing work disability among adults with chronic health conditions, and to identify opportunities for new research aimed at reducing the problem. METHODS: The authors conducted secondary data analysis and a literature review. RESULTS: Millions of Americans with a chronic health condition have a work disability or are at risk of developing one. This public health problem is costing hundreds of billions of dollars a year nationally in lost productivity and diminishing the quality of life of millions of Americans. The medical care system, employers, and government--three traditional sources of help for adults with chronic health problems--are not sufficiently oriented toward the primary or secondary prevention of work disability. CONCLUSIONS: New research is urgently needed to reduce the burden of work disability on individuals and society.
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- Authors
- Lerner, D., Allaire, S. H., & Reisine, S. T.
- Affiliations
- Tufts Medical Center (US)
- Boston University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Lerner, Debra
- Venue
- Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Published
- 2005-03
- Volume
- 47
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 253-264
- ISSN
- 1076-2752 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2131694534
- Cited by
- 80
- References
- 43
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- FWCI
- 2.89
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Demography › Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Workplace Health and Well-being
- Keywords
- work disability, chronic disease, disability prevention, productivity loss, health policy, employer support, health care system, quality of life
- MeSH terms
- Chronic Disease, Employment, Disabled Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Health Surveys, Humans, Quality of Life, Risk Factors, United States, Workers' Compensation, Workplace, Cost of Illness, Insurance Coverage
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