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Framework for Considering Productive Aging and Work
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May 2018
Source: J Occup Environ Med. 60(5):440-448
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Alternative Title:J Occup Environ Med
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Description:Objectives:
The U.S. population is experiencing a demographic transition resulting in an aging workforce. The objective of this article is to elucidate and expand an approach to keep that workforce safe, healthy, and productive.
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This article elucidates the framework for the National Center for Productive Aging at Work of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Subject matter experts used a snowball method to review published literature to substantiate elements in the framework.
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Evidence-based literature supports a productive aging framework for the workforce involving the following elements: 1) life span perspective; 2) comprehensive and integrated approaches to occupational safety and health; 3) emphasis on positive outcomes for both workers and organizations; and 4) supportive work culture for multigenerational issues.
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The productive aging framework provides a foundational and comprehensive approach for addressing the aging workforce.
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Pubmed ID:29420331
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC6262835
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