![]() Health deterioration was defined as a decrease in general health (SF-12) between baseline and follow-up (1–3 years). ![]() Information on work characteristics was derived from the baseline questionnaire. Methods The study population consisted of 5600 employees aged 45–64 years with a chronic disease, who participated in the Dutch Study on Transitions in Employment, Ability and Motivation (STREAM). This study aims to investigate whether work characteristics predict health deterioration over a 3-year period among employees with (1) chronic diseases, and, more specifically, (2) musculoskeletal and psychological disorders. It is important to prevent health deterioration in this vulnerable group. Purpose In our ageing workforce, the increasing numbers of employees with chronic diseases are encouraged to prolong their working lives.
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