Marika Kontturi, K C Prakash, Jenni Ervasti, Jaana Pentti, Saana Myllyntausta, Petri Karkkola, Kirsi Honkalampi, Jussi Vahtera, Sari Stenholm, Marianna Virtanen
OBJECTIVE: This study examined whether mid-life work stress, defined as job strain and effort-reward imbalance (ERI), predicts work ability trajectories observed 12 years preceding the individual pensionable age. Additionally, the role of sleep problems as a mediator in these associations was examined. METHODS: Survey data were collected from 2707 Finnish municipal employees. RESULTS: Identified work ability trajectories were: 'Stable Excellent', 'Stable Good', 'Moderate' and 'Low decreasing'...
August 28, 2023: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine