Work Ability Index: a new calculation method based on two factors

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The complete article can be purchased in German at the website of the Journal "Arbeitsmedizin, Sozialmedizin, Umweltmedizin", Volume 54, Issue 7, pp. 450-457: "Work Ability Index: a new calculation method based on two factors" (charges may apply).

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in: Arbeitsmedizin, Sozialmedizin, Umweltmedizin : ASU, Zeitschrift für medizinische Prävention, Volume 54, Issue 7, 2019. pages: 450-457, Project number: F 2250

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The construct validity of the Work Ability Index based on a representative sample of workers in Germany

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The Work Ability Index (WAI) is an established instrument for assessing work ability. It was developed under the controversial assumption of one-dimensionality as an unweighted sum score. The objectives of this work are the construct validation of the WAI, taking into consideration the until now …

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Project numberF 2250 StatusCompleted Project Development of an empirical basis for work and functional health - sample survey among employees

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