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Table 2 Subjective assessment of work-related demands, work ability and discussion of future work ability with general practitioner (n = 475; employed, ≤ 65 years of age)

From: Addressing future work ability of employees in GP consultations: results of a cross-sectional study

Characteristic

 

Number

Percent

Predominant work-related demandsa

n = 473

Mental

126

26.5%

Physical

88

18.6%

Both, mental and physical

259

54.8%

Work ability in relation to the physical demands of the jobb

n = 473

Very good

124

26.2%

Fairly good

225

47.6%

Average

104

22.0%

Fairly poor

19

4.0%

Very poor

1

0.2%

Work ability in relation to the mental demands of the jobc

n = 475

Very good

121

25.5%

Fairly good

228

48.0%

Average

102

21.5%

Fairly poor

22

4.6%

Very poor

2

0.4%

Own prognosis of work ability two years from nowd

n = 474

It is unlikely

17

3.6%

I am not sure

105

22.2%

I am quite sure

352

74.3%

Discussion of future work ability with the general practitionere

n = 475

No

389

81.9%

Yes

80

16.8%

Missing

6

1.3%

  1. a „Are the demands of your work mainly … - mental work; physical work; an equal amount of mental and physical work?” (WAI, introductory question)
  2. b „How would you evaluate your current work ability in terms of the physical demands of your work?” (WAI-2, item 1)
  3. c „How would you evaluate your current work ability in terms of the psychological demands of your work?” (WAI-2, item 2)
  4. d „In terms of your health, do you feel that you will be able to work in your current profession two years from now?” (WAI-6)
  5. Translations of items 1–4 given according to Work Ability Index™ (updated 2 January 2012, Hopsu L, Lerssi-Uskelin J, Seitsamo J & Tuominen E) [42]
  6. e „Have you ever discussed your assessment of future work ability with your general practitioner?“