BACKGROUND Work Ability Index (WAI) is a well-known and valid self-report tool that has been widely used in various studies to identify and avoid early retirement and work-related disability. Nevertheless, very few studies have been carried out to evaluate work ability in Iran. We aimed to investigate the WAI and the effect of work-related stress on it among Iranian workers. METHODS A cross-s...

Background: Maintaining and promoting work ability is an important social objective and are challenges facing the health care and rehabilitation system, as well as employers. Physical and mental health status impact on work ability. The aim of this study is to determine the impact of aerobic training on work ability midwives to work in health care centers in the city of Mashhad. Materials and M...

Background: There are many factors affecting work ability among health practitioners, but none has been investigated among physiotherapists in Nigeria. This study investigated the correlation among work ability, psychosocial status, and the quality of life among physiotherapists in Lagos State, Southwestern Nigeria.  Materials & Methods: A survey was carried out among 111 physiotherapists (52 ...

Background and Aim: Occupational stress is one of the key factors in reducing staff productivity in organizations with physical and psychological impacts on employees. Nursing and midwifery are among the most stressful professions. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between occupational stress and work ability of midwives in Mashhad, Iran in 2011. Materials and Methods: T...

background & aim: maintaining and improving the work ability are important social goals, which challenge the health care and rehabilitation systems as well as health providers. the physical and mental health status affect the work ability. regarding this, the current study aimed to investigate the effect of aerobic training on the work ability of the midwives in the health care centers of mashh...