Return to work after coronary revascularization procedures and a patient’s job satisfaction: A prospective study

• Authors: Elena Fiabane , Ines Giorgi , Stefano M. Candura , Piergiorgio Argentero

Abstracts

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Introduction Research into work reintegration following invasive cardiac procedures is limited. The aim of this prospective study was to explore predictors of job satisfaction among cardiac patients who have returned to work after cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Material and methods The study population consisted of 90 cardiac patients who have recently been treated with coronary angioplasty or heart surgery. They were evaluated during their CR and 12 months after the discharge using validated self-report questionnaires measuring job satisfaction, work stress-related factors, emotional distress and illness perception. Information on socio-demographic, medical and occupational factors has also been collected. Results After adjusting for demographic, occupational and medical variables, baseline job satisfaction (p < 0.001), depression (p < 0.01) and ambition (p < 0.05) turned out to be independent, significant predictors of job satisfaction following return to work (RTW). Patients who had a partial RTW were more satisfied with their job than those who had a full RTW, controlling for baseline job satisfaction. Conclusions These findings recommend an early assessment of patients’ psychosocial work environment and emotional distress, with particular emphasis on job satisfaction and depressive symptoms, in order to promote satisfying and healthy RTW after cardiac interventions.

Keywords

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depression; job satisfaction; work stress; return to work; cardiac rehabilitation

• Publisher: Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
• Journal: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
• Year: 2015
• Volume: 28
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 52-61

Dates

published

2015

Contributors

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Elena Fiabane

• University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy (Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences)

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Ines Giorgi

• Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, Work and Rehabilitation, IRCCS, Scientific Institute of Pavia, Italy (Psychological Unit)

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Stefano M. Candura

• Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, Work and Rehabilitation, IRCCS, Scientific Institute of Pavia, Italy (Occupational Medicine Unit)

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Piergiorgio Argentero

• University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy (Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences)

Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/s13382-014-0313-5

Biblioteka Nauki

2177011