Work Absenteeism and Presenteeism Loss in Patients With Non-Cardiac Chest Pain. Issue 9 (September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Félin-Germain, Alix; Denis, Isabelle; Turcotte, Stéphane; Fleet, Richard; Archambault, Patrick; Dionne, Clermont E.; Foldes-Busque, Guillaume
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. Volume 60:Issue 9(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-09
• Subjects: absenteeism -- cardiac anxiety -- depression -- non-cardiac chest pain -- presenteeism; Medicine, Industrial -- Periodicals; Environmental health -- Periodicals; Occupational Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental health; Medicine, Industrial; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9803
• DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001363
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1076-2752

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To assess work absenteeism and presenteeism, and to identify biopsychosocial predictors of these outcomes in workers with non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP). Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 375 active workers consulting in an emergency room for NCCP. Results: About 66% (247/375) of participants reported work absenteeism in the 3 months preceding the consultation, while 36% (134/375) reported presenteeism during the same period. A family income >$29, 999, and reporting at least a mild impact of chest pain on family functioning, social functioning, or physical activities, were associated with work absenteeism. Presenteeism was associated with younger age, symptoms of depression, and heart-focused anxiety. Conclusions: Work absenteeism and presenteeism are highly prevalent among patients with NCCP. Family income and impacts of NCCP on functioning, are associated with increased occupational burden in these patients. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text