@article{22961,
  author = {Agaliotis Maria and Mackey Martin and Heard Robert and Fransen Marlene and Jan Stephen},
  title = {Personal and Workplace Environmental Factors Associated With Reduced Worker Productivity Among Older Workers With Chronic Knee Pain: A Cross-Sectional Survey.},
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<b>OBJECTIVES: </b>The aim of this study was to explore personal and workplace environmental factors as predictors of reduced worker productivity among older workers with chronic knee pain.
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<b>METHODS: </b>A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 129 older workers who had participated in a randomized clinical trial evaluating dietary supplements. Multivariable analyses were used to explore predictors of reduced work productivity among older workers with chronic knee pain.
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<b>RESULTS: </b>The likelihood of presenteeism was higher in those reporting knee pain (≥3/10) or problems with other joints, and lower in those reporting job insecurity. The likelihood of work transitions was higher in people reporting knee pain (≥3/10), a high comorbidity score or low coworker support, and lower in those having an occupation involving sitting more than 30% of the day.
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<b>CONCLUSION: </b>Allowing access to sitting and promoting positive affiliations between coworkers are likely to provide an enabling workplace environment for older workers with chronic knee pain.
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},
  year = {2017},
  journal = {J Occup Environ Med},
  volume = {59},
  pages = {e24-e34},
  issn = {1536-5948},
  doi = {10.1097/JOM.0000000000001000},
  language = {eng},
}