Handbook of Disability Work and Health

Description:

This work presents a summary of research evidence on links between work, health and disability. Across two sections
it summarizes updated knowledge on adverse effects of distinct occupational hazards, and it covers concerns with
employment opportunities or restrictions. The handbook delivers an overview of material and psychosocial factors as
occupational hazards on working people's physical or mental health that may result in functional impairment and
disability. This knowledge can be instrumental in strengthening efforts of professionals and other stakeholders to
promote health-conducive working conditions and prevent work-related disability risks.

It also covers concerns with employment opportunities or restrictions of persons with physical or mental health
problems and disability. This field of interdisciplinary research has grown with a broad range of solid new findings
that can have favorable impact on work disability prevention and the practice of medical and vocational
rehabilitation.
Prominent experts discuss this evidence for major manifestations of physical and mental health problems and
disabilities.

As a further innovative feature, this handbook integrates biomedical, psychological, and sociological knowledge on
major aspects of the links between work, health and disability. It is therefore of interest to students and
professionals in related disciplines, as well as for stakeholders involved in the prevention of, and rehabilitation
into paid work. In times of an increasingly aging work force with elevated risks of reduced health and work
functioning, this knowledge can contribute to turning the threats associated with disability into opportunities.
This handbook supports the overall aim of enabling persons with (chronic) health problems and disability to fully
participate in social life.