Is disability pension related to quality of life? |
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| Authors: | L Edén T Brokhöj G Ejlertsson I Leden B Nordbeck |
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| Institution: | Department of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University College, Kristianstad, Sweden;Rheumatology Section, Department of Medicine, Central Hospital, Kristianstad, Sweden;Department of Psychiatry, Central Hospital, Kristianstad, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of life (QL) among early retired pensioners (ERPs) granted a disability pension due to musculoskeletal disorders. A questionnaire was sent to 450 ERPs and to a control group of the same size living in the municipality of Kristianstad, Sweden. Interviews were performed with ERPs with positive and progressing QL (n = 29) and ERPs with negative and declining QL (n = 26). The QL among ERPs was lower than among controls. ERPs below 55 years of age and immigrant ERPs had higher odds for a low/declining QL than older and Swedish ERPs, respectively. The most important domain influencing the QL among ERPs was the relationship or lack of relationship with family and others. ERPs with low/declining QL pointed out that poor subjective health status and economic problems were crucial reasons for their low QL. |
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| Keywords: | early retirement disability pension quality of life life satisfaction musculoskeletal disorders immigrant |
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