Association of Physical Fitness With the Work Ability of Aging
Workers With Physically Demanding Jobs in a University Hospital in
Thailand
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Title
Association of Physical Fitness With the Work Ability of Aging
Workers With Physically Demanding Jobs in a University Hospital in
Thailand
Workers With Physically Demanding Jobs in a University Hospital in
Thailand
Subject
Aging
Physical fitness
Work ability
Physical fitness
Work ability
Description
A decrease in physical fitness with age can impact work ability. Exploring the role of
physical fitness is important for identifying interventions to enhance work ability among aging workers.
We sought to determine the association between physical fitness and physically demanding work ability
in aging workers.
Methods: We recruited workers aged 45e65 years from eight departments of a university hospital in
Bangkok, Thailand. Work ability was assessed using the work ability index (WAI), and physical fitness
components were evaluated through various tests. Associations between work ability and physical
fitness were examined using a multivariable regression analysis.
Results: The response rate was 46.4% (n ΒΌ 216). The mean WAI score was 41.6. Participants with an
overweight or obese body mass index (BMI) had 1.8 (95% CI e3.1, e0.4) points lower WAI scores than did
those within a healthy BMI range. A handgrip strength test revealed that participants in the good/very
good group had 2.5 (95% CI: 0.6, 4.3) higher WAI scores than did those in the very poor/poor group. For a
single-leg stance test, participants in the above-average group had 2.1 (95% CI: 0.7, 3.5) points greater
WAI scores than did those in the below-average group. No significant associations were found between
work ability and 3-min step, chair stand, or sit-and-reach test scores.
Conclusion: The overall work ability of the participants was good. Body composition, muscle strength,
and balance were associated with work ability. Promoting physical fitness is a viable strategy for
enhancing work ability among aging workers
physical fitness is important for identifying interventions to enhance work ability among aging workers.
We sought to determine the association between physical fitness and physically demanding work ability
in aging workers.
Methods: We recruited workers aged 45e65 years from eight departments of a university hospital in
Bangkok, Thailand. Work ability was assessed using the work ability index (WAI), and physical fitness
components were evaluated through various tests. Associations between work ability and physical
fitness were examined using a multivariable regression analysis.
Results: The response rate was 46.4% (n ΒΌ 216). The mean WAI score was 41.6. Participants with an
overweight or obese body mass index (BMI) had 1.8 (95% CI e3.1, e0.4) points lower WAI scores than did
those within a healthy BMI range. A handgrip strength test revealed that participants in the good/very
good group had 2.5 (95% CI: 0.6, 4.3) higher WAI scores than did those in the very poor/poor group. For a
single-leg stance test, participants in the above-average group had 2.1 (95% CI: 0.7, 3.5) points greater
WAI scores than did those in the below-average group. No significant associations were found between
work ability and 3-min step, chair stand, or sit-and-reach test scores.
Conclusion: The overall work ability of the participants was good. Body composition, muscle strength,
and balance were associated with work ability. Promoting physical fitness is a viable strategy for
enhancing work ability among aging workers
Creator
idapa Hanvoravongchai 1
, Methasit Laochindawat 1
, Soontorn Supapong 1
,
Jate Ratanachina
, Methasit Laochindawat 1
, Soontorn Supapong 1
,
Jate Ratanachina
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1Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
2National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
2National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
Date
14 June 2024
Contributor
FAJAR BAGUS W
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Language
ENGLISH
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TEXT
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Citation
idapa Hanvoravongchai 1
, Methasit Laochindawat 1
, Soontorn Supapong 1
,
Jate Ratanachina , “Association of Physical Fitness With the Work Ability of Aging
Workers With Physically Demanding Jobs in a University Hospital in
Thailand,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 11, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11776.
Workers With Physically Demanding Jobs in a University Hospital in
Thailand,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 11, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11776.