The work ability index and functional capacity among older workers
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The work ability index and functional capacity among older workers.
BACKGROUND Decreases in functional ability due to aging can impair work capacity and productivity among older workers. OBJECTIVE This study compares the sociodemographics, health conditions, and physical functioning abilities of young and old workers as well as correlates of physical functioning capacity with the work ability index (WAI). METHOD This exploratory, cross-sectional study exami...
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عنوان ژورنال: Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1413-3555
DOI: 10.1590/s1413-35552013005000107