Abstract Purpose To investigate the Work Ability Index (WAI) as tool for identifying workers at
risk of premature work exit in terms of disability pension, unemployment, or early retirement …

Objectives Work ability predicts future disability pension (DP). A single-item work ability
score (WAS) is emerging as a measure for work ability. This study compared single-item …

Background Maintaining the ability of workers to cope with physical and psychosocial
demands at work becomes increasingly important in prolonging working life. Aims To …

Objectives We analyzed the work ability index (WAI) and its first item (work ability score,
WAS)–and subsequent four-year changes thereof–as predictors of disability pension (DP) …

Background The work ability index (WAI) is a frequently used tool in occupational health to
identify workers at risk for a reduced work performance and for work-related disability …

Purpose The study examined the performance of the Work Ability Index in predicting
rehabilitation measures and disability pensions, sickness absence and unemployment …

Objective To determine whether the Work Ability Index (WAI), a short 7-item self-report
questionnaire addressing issues of perceived disability, impairment, and expectations for …

Background Little is known about the wellbeing and mobility limitation of older disability
retirees. Personal and environmental factors, such as time spent in working life, may either …

Purpose Work ability is commonly measured with self-assessments, in the form of indices or
single items. The validity of these assessments lies in their predictive ability. Prospective …

Objective This study aims to evaluate whether performance-based tests have additional
prognostic value over self-reported work ability for sustainable return to work (RTW) in …