Occupational health for an ageing workforce: do we need a geriatric perspective?
2006
Occupational Health for an Ageing Workforce
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Author Information
Author(s): Koh Gerald Choon-Huat, Koh David
Primary Institution: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Hypothesis
Do we need a geriatric perspective to manage the health of older workers?
Conclusion
Occupational physicians will need to incorporate geriatric principles to effectively manage the health of an ageing workforce.
Supporting Evidence
- Older workers are expected to make up a larger portion of the workforce due to increasing retirement ages.
- Common geriatric syndromes like mild cognitive impairment and falls can significantly impact workplace safety and health.
- Occupational physicians may need to adapt their practices to address the unique health needs of older workers.
Takeaway
As people live longer and work longer, doctors need to understand how to help older workers stay healthy and safe on the job.
Limitations
There is a lack of randomized control trials specifically addressing fall prevention strategies for older workers.
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