Two definitions of presenteeism: sickness presenteeism and impaired work function.
Impaired work function
presenteeism
sickness absence
Journal
Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)
ISSN: 1471-8405
Titre abrégé: Occup Med (Lond)
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9205857
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
20 Apr 2020
20 Apr 2020
Historique:
pubmed:
6
2
2020
medline:
27
1
2021
entrez:
4
2
2020
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Résumé
Two major definitions exist for presenteeism: sickness presenteeism and impaired work function. The evidence for comparing previous studies on presenteeism is insufficient because of the different definitions of presenteeism used. To assess the relationship between the two major definitions of presenteeism. This cross-sectional study analysed secondary data on 5334 respondents to an employee survey administered in a construction company in Japan. Impaired work function was measured using the Work Functioning Impairment Scale (WFun). Multiple logistic regression was performed. A strong linear association was observed between the number of days of sickness presenteeism and impaired work function (all P < 0.001). In contrast, the number of days of sickness absence was only partially positively associated with impaired work function. All choices for most frequent health problem were positively associated with impaired work function, beginning with mental problems (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 20.45, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 14.94-28.01), followed by malaise (adjusted OR = 11.91, 95% CI: 9.08-15.62) and sleeping problems (adjusted OR = 8.62, 95% CI: 6.57-11.33). A strong relationship was observed between the two major definitions of presenteeism, even after adjusting for a variety of chronic health conditions. Although a consensus on the definition of presenteeism is yet to be reached, this study provides insight on comparing existing studies on presenteeism.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Two major definitions exist for presenteeism: sickness presenteeism and impaired work function. The evidence for comparing previous studies on presenteeism is insufficient because of the different definitions of presenteeism used.
AIMS
OBJECTIVE
To assess the relationship between the two major definitions of presenteeism.
METHODS
METHODS
This cross-sectional study analysed secondary data on 5334 respondents to an employee survey administered in a construction company in Japan. Impaired work function was measured using the Work Functioning Impairment Scale (WFun). Multiple logistic regression was performed.
RESULTS
RESULTS
A strong linear association was observed between the number of days of sickness presenteeism and impaired work function (all P < 0.001). In contrast, the number of days of sickness absence was only partially positively associated with impaired work function. All choices for most frequent health problem were positively associated with impaired work function, beginning with mental problems (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 20.45, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 14.94-28.01), followed by malaise (adjusted OR = 11.91, 95% CI: 9.08-15.62) and sleeping problems (adjusted OR = 8.62, 95% CI: 6.57-11.33).
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
A strong relationship was observed between the two major definitions of presenteeism, even after adjusting for a variety of chronic health conditions. Although a consensus on the definition of presenteeism is yet to be reached, this study provides insight on comparing existing studies on presenteeism.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32009152
pii: 5721218
doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqaa009
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
95-100Informations de copyright
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