Prognostic validity of pre-employment assessment of capacity for work

Prognostic validity of pre-employment assessment of capacity for work

A simple medical assessment procedure for evaluating capacity for work at the pre-employment examination did not show prognostic value in predicting later attendance to work and stability of employment. Reasons for low validity are discussed, and the need for prediction of attendance and stability i...

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Published in:Work. Environment. Health Vol. 8; no. 3; pp. 97 - 101
Main Authors: Gröndahl, Carl-Gustaf, Partanen, Timo J., Rovamo, Yrjö
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: The Institute of Occupational Health 01-01-1971
Subjects:
Age groups
Disabilities
Employment
Illness behavior
Medical history
Medical procedures
Men
Patient assessment
Questionnaires
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Summary:A simple medical assessment procedure for evaluating capacity for work at the pre-employment examination did not show prognostic value in predicting later attendance to work and stability of employment. Reasons for low validity are discussed, and the need for prediction of attendance and stability is suggested to be questionable.
ISSN:0300-3221