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Work ability, age and intention to leave aged care work

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dc.contributor.authorAusten, S.
dc.contributor.authorJefferson, T.
dc.contributor.authorLewin, G.
dc.contributor.authorOng, R.
dc.contributor.authorSharp, R.
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionLink to a related website: https://espace.curtin.edu.au/bitstream/20.500.11937/6961/2/234339_234339.pdf, Open Access via Unpaywall
dc.description.abstractAim: To describe the work ability of mature age women workers in Australia's aged care sector, and to explore the relationship between ageing, work ability and intention to leave. Method: Logistic regression techniques were applied to a sample of 2721 responses to a survey of mature age women workers in the aged care sector. Results: Mature age women working in the Australian aged care sector have relatively high levels of work ability by international standards. Furthermore, their work ability remains high in their 50s and 60s, in contrast to some prevailing stereotypes. However, work ability is a key determinant of intention to leave in key occupational groups. Conclusion: Our findings challenge some prevailing stereotypes about the work ability of mature age workers. However, they lend support for the development of retention strategies, which incorporate programs that target low work ability.
dc.identifier.citationAustralasian Journal on Ageing, 2016; 35(1):18-22
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/ajag.12187
dc.identifier.issn1440-6381
dc.identifier.issn1741-6612
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11541.2/127310
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWiley
dc.rightsCopyright 2015 AJA Inc
dc.source.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12187
dc.subjectintention to leave
dc.subjectquantitative method
dc.subjectworkability
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectWork Capacity Evaluation
dc.subjectLogistic Models
dc.subjectAttitude of Health Personnel
dc.subjectIntention
dc.subjectAge Factors
dc.subjectSex Factors
dc.subjectMiddle Aged
dc.subjectAllied Health Personnel
dc.subjectNurses
dc.subjectWomen, Working
dc.subjectEmployment
dc.subjectHomes for the Aged
dc.subjectNursing Homes
dc.subjectHome Care Services
dc.subjectHealth Services for the Aged
dc.subjectAustralia
dc.subjectFemale
dc.subjectCommunity Health Workers
dc.subjectSurveys and Questionnaires
dc.subjectWorkforce
dc.titleWork ability, age and intention to leave aged care work
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished
ror.mmsid9916138189001831

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