Occupational Health and Rehabilitation : New Approaches for Maintaining Work Ability in the Workplace (1st ed. 2021)

Sustaining a healthy and productive work environment for employees with health issues and work disabilities or those returning to work after sick leave may present a challenge to employers.

This publication offers unique insights into occupational health and rehabilitation, covering international perspectives as well as a variety of health-related disciplines.

Policymakers, employers, employees, researchers and students will find new approaches to questions of how to maintain work ability and health in the workplace: Which motives influence strategic planning in the healthcare and employment sector?

How can the return of employees after sick leave be facilitated?

How best to implement innovations while keeping the workplace safe and healthy? And how does occupational rehabilitation benefit from evidence-based knowledge transfer?Contents• Work Ability and Work Disability• Return to Work• Work and Health• Work and Innovation