Publications by authors named "Michael V Christensen"
Background: Studies have shown a negative social gradient in the incidence of early retirement. To prevent undesired early retirement, there is a need for knowledge of specific predictors in addition to social factors with a limited potential for change. The main purpose of this study was to examine musculoskeletal complaints and working conditions as predictors of early retirement among Danish female cleaners.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The aim of this study was to analyze if notification of an occupational disease increases the risk of work disability.
Methods: We included 2304 patients examined at the Department of Occupational Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, 1998-2005 and followed them for two years. A total of 564 patients were notified of an occupational disease when they were examined at baseline and 1740 patients were not.
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to investigate the early retirement and disability pension rates among nurses' aides, with a follow-up period of 15 years tracking over 3,300 participants.
- The findings showed that 16.2% received a disability pension and 27.1% opted for early retirement, leading to significant financial losses of about €410 million due to 11,186 lost working years.
- Health issues, particularly long-lasting pain and certain medical conditions, were the main risk factors for disability pensions, while low education levels significantly contributed to early voluntary retirement decisions.
Study Design: A register study with 2 years of follow up.
Objective: To identify predictors of an unfavorable vocational prognosis after hospital contact for herniated lumbar disc (HLD).
Summary Of Background Data: There is sparse information about vocational prognosis among HLD patients diagnosed at hospital.