Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Hergenrather, K.C., Zeglin, R.J., McGuire-Kuletz, M., Rhodes, S.D. (2015). Employment as social determinant of health: A systematic review of longitudinal studies exploring the relationship between employment status and physical health. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 29 (1), 2-26. |
| Title: | Employment as social determinant of health: A systematic review of longitudinal studies exploring the relationship between employment status and physical health |
| Authors: | Hergenrather, K.C., Zeglin, R.J., McGuire-Kuletz, M., Rhodes, S.D. |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Journal/Publication: | Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1891/2168-6653.29.1.2 |
| Full text: | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273333771_Employment_as_a_... |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
Structured abstract:
| Purpose: | This study provides a review of 22 longitudinal studies from the past 30 years, looking at the relationship between physical health and employment. |
| Findings: | Employment status is associated with better physical health. Unemployment is associated with poorer physical health. |
| Conclusions: | When supporting successful employment outcomes, it is important to account for the relationship between physical health and employment status. This should be remembered when identifying those at risk, so that adequate interventions can be provided to these individuals. |
| Disabilities served: |
Anxiety disorder Chronic pain Depression Medical impairment |
| Populations served: |
Consumers receiving federal financial assistance through TANF SSI and SSDI recipients |
| Interventions: |
Natural supports Long-term supports (Medicaid waivers, etc.) |