The health promotion model as assessed by ageing workers

Paula Naumanen

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2006, vol. 15, issue 2, 219-226

Abstract: Aims. This study describes qualitatively ageing workers and their health promotion. It also describes quantitatively the importance of individual, workplace and occupational health promoting factors, the impact of health promotion and the contributions of the other co‐partners promoting the health of ageing workers. These form the foundation for a model of health promotion. Background. Very little is known about the health promotion factors exclusively focused at ageing workers. Methods. A pretested questionnaire with structured and some open‐ended questions were devised to form the basis of qualitative data and sent to 150 ageing workers, of whom 93 (62%) returned it. Qualitative data were analysed by content analysis. Statistical analyses were performed using frequencies and means. Results. Over 90% of respondents stated that health habits, individual arrangements at the workplace, a good workplace spirit, health checks, counselling and access to nursing care were important factors for health promotion. Better health (99%), work satisfaction (95%) and motivation of employees (96%) were the factors impacting on health promotion. Ageing workers stated that health and safety organization (94%) and rehabilitation institutes (93%) were the most important co‐partners. Conclusions. This study confirms extremely high importance of different health promotion factors, their impact and some co‐partners. Health problems, early retirement and work absenteeism are rather common in ageing workers. If we are to avoid these problems, it is important to support their work ability effectively and systematically to allow these workers to stay employed until the normal retirement age. Relevance to clinical practice. It is necessary, that management appreciate the benefits of ageing workers; they have to take a positive attitude toward these workers and participate more effectively in their health promotion. Occupational health professionals play a key role in training workers and management to undertake the required measures.

Date: 2006
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