Ageing, musculoskeletal health and work

Palmer, Keith T and Goodson, Nicola ORCID: 0000-0003-0714-3568 (2015) Ageing, musculoskeletal health and work. BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH IN CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY, 29 (3). pp. 391-404.

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Abstract

Changing demographics mean that many patients with soft tissue rheumatism, osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, large joint prostheses and age-related co-morbidities are seeking to work beyond the traditional retirement age. In this chapter, we review the evidence on musculoskeletal health and work at older ages. We conclude that musculoskeletal problems are common in older workers and have a substantial impact on their work capacity. Factors that influence their job retention are described, together with approaches that may extend working life. Many gaps in evidence were found, notably on the health risks and benefits of continued work in affected patients and on which interventions work best. The roles of physicians and managers are also considered.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Older worker, Musculoskeletal disorder, Job loss, Sickness absence
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	01 Feb 2016 12:04
Last Modified:	16 Dec 2022 04:33
DOI:	10.1016/j.berh.2015.03.004
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/2049539