Employment and Chronic Diseases: Suggested Actions for The Implementation of Inclusive Policies for The Participation of People with Chronic Diseases in the Labour Market

Silvaggi, Fabiola; Eigenmann, Michela; Scaratti, Chiara; Guastafierro, Erika; Toppo, Claudia; Lindström, Jaana; Rantala, Eeva; Imaz-Iglesia, Iñaki; Barnfield, Andrew; Maassen, Alison

doi:10.3390/ijerph17030820

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“…The signs of these negative associations were supported by prior studies [ 12 , 45 ]. It has been noted that there is high number of people diagnosed with chronic disease that riddle the overall society sectors, including the labour sector [ 46 ]. In relation, a diagnosis of one or more chronic diseases dropped job performance among employees since chronic diseases restrict physical capability, worsen inner feelings, affect career development, limit social inclusion, and increase commitment to healthcare regimes.…”

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Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life among Government Employees in Putrajaya, Malaysia

Ashri

Saad

Adznam

2021

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The current rapid growth of the economy has necessitated an assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and its associated factors among employees. Unfortunately, there are still limited data available in this area among the Malaysian working population in government sectors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors associated with HRQOL among government employees in Putrajaya, Malaysia. This cross-sectional study recruited 460 eligible government employees who worked in the area of Putrajaya through simple random sampling. The self-administered questionnaire was distributed to these participants to collect information on the SF-36 profile of scores, sociodemographic factors, lifestyle factors, and medical history. The results of this study signify that most of the participants were identified as having good HRQOL with the mean score of overall HRQOL was 72.42 ± 14.99. Multivariate analysis showed that being younger, receiving a better monthly personal income, a smaller household number, performing more physical activity, not having any chronic disease, and not using any long-term medication were significantly positively associated with overall HRQOL. The participants who did not have a family history of chronic disease were reported to be significantly associated with better mental component summary (MCS). Further, males were significantly positively associated with bodily pain (BP) and general health (GH) only, whereas better occupational status was limited to social functioning (SF). In conclusion, the results of this study provide motivation for future research and initiatives for improving the physical, emotional, and social well-being of government employees.

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Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life among Government Employees in Putrajaya, Malaysia

Ashri

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2021

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“…However, a factor in the prevalence of chronic diseases among workers is age. The last decades, the expansion of the aging workforce is an important factor among others with regard to the preservation of productivity (Aiyar and Ebeke, 2016), job opportunities, careers, and social inclusion (Silvaggi et al, 2020). The prevalence of one or more chronic diseases in the Netherlands in the year 2018 was 20.7% among the group in the age category from 20 to 30 years old, up to 46.4% among the group in the age category from 55 to 65 years old (CBS, 2019).…”

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Work Ability, Burnout Complaints, and Work Engagement Among Employees With Chronic Diseases: Job Resources as Targets for Intervention?

2020

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The aim of this study was to investigate the occupational well-being among employees with chronic diseases, and the buffering effect of four job resources, possibly offering targets to enhance occupational well-being. Method: This cross-sectional study (N = 1951) was carried out among employees in educational and (semi-)governmental organizations in the Netherlands. The dimensions of the survey were chronic diseases (i.e., physical, mental, or both physical and mental), occupational well-being (i.e., work ability, burnout complaints, and work engagement), and job resources (i.e., autonomy, social support by colleagues, supportive leadership style, and open and communicative culture). First, it was analyzed if chronic diseases were associated with occupational well-being. Second, it was analyzed if each of the four job resources would predict better occupational well-being. Third, possible moderation effects between the chronic disease groups and each job resource on occupational well-being were examined. Regression analyses were used, controlling for age. Results: Each chronic disease group was associated with a lower work ability. However, higher burnout complaints and a lower work engagement were only predicted by the group with mental chronic diseases and by the group with both physical and mental chronic disease(s). Furthermore, all four job resources predicted lower burnout complaints and higher work engagement, while higher work ability was only predicted by autonomy and a supportive leadership style. Some moderation effects were observed. Autonomy buffered the negative relationship between the chronic disease groups with mental conditions (with or without physical conditions) and work ability, and the positive relationship between the group with both physical and mental chronic disease(s) and burnout complaints. Furthermore, a supportive leadership style is of less benefit for occupational well-being among the employees with mental chronic diseases (with or without physical chronic diseases) compared to the group employees without chronic diseases. No buffering was demonstrated for social support of colleagues and an open and communicative organizational culture.

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“…The development of innovative solutions to offer practical solutions for the employment and working conditions of people with NCD is discussed in the paper of Silvaggi et al [ 7 ]. This paper describes the process followed to map the actions that workplaces have taken to support employees’ wellbeing and health, and the work participation of individuals with NCD.…”

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Lessons from the Implementation of Pilot Practices to Tackle the Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases in Europe

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González-Soriano

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(1) Background: The gap between research findings and their application in routine practice implies that patients and populations are not benefiting from the investment in scientific research. The objective of this work is to describe the process and main lessons obtained from the pilot practices and recommendation that have been implemented by CHRODIS-PLUS partner organizations; (2) Methods: CHRODIS-PLUS is a Joint Action funded by the European Union Health Programme that continues the work of Joint Action CHRODIS-JA. CHRODIS-PLUS has developed an Implementation Strategy that is being tested to implement innovative practices and recommendations in four main areas of action: health promotion and disease prevention, multimorbidity, fostering quality of care of patients with chronic diseases, and employment and chronic conditions; (3) Results: The Three-Stages CHRODIS-PLUS Implementation Strategy, based on a Local Implementation Working Group, has demonstrated that it can be applied for interventions and in situations and contexts of great diversity, reflecting both its validity and generalizability; (4) Conclusions: Implementation has to recognize the social dynamics associated with implementation, ensuring sympathy toward the culture and values that underpin these processes, which is a key differentiation from more linear improvement approaches.

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Employment and Chronic Diseases: Suggested Actions for The Implementation of Inclusive Policies for The Participation of People with Chronic Diseases in the Labour Market

Cited by 16 publications

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Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life among Government Employees in Putrajaya, Malaysia

Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life among Government Employees in Putrajaya, Malaysia

Work Ability, Burnout Complaints, and Work Engagement Among Employees With Chronic Diseases: Job Resources as Targets for Intervention?

Lessons from the Implementation of Pilot Practices to Tackle the Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases in Europe

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