Maja, Belevska (2026) Impact of psychosocial work environment on work ability in people with low vision. Medical Science and Discovery, 13 (2). pp. 22-26. ISSN 2148-6832
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Abstract
Abstract
Objective: Low vision substantially affects individuals’ functional capacity and
quality of life and may compromise their ability to perform work-related tasks
effectively. Beyond the direct consequences of visual impairment, there is a growing
need to understand how psychosocial factors within the workplace influence work
ability among individuals with low vision. Objective of this study is to evaluate the
impact of psychosocial work environment factors on work ability in individuals with
low vision.
Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 600
participants, including 450 individuals with low vision (visual acuity ranging from
0.05 to 0.3 due to conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy) and 150
visually healthy controls (visual acuity greater than 0.5). Health-related quality of life
was assessed using the EQ-5D and EQ-VAS instruments. Work ability was evaluated
using the Work Ability Index (WAI), while psychosocial working conditions were
assessed with the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ). Data analysis
included descriptive statistics and correlation analyses examining associations
between psychosocial factors and WAI scores.
Results: Mean WAI scores among individuals with low vision indicated a reduction
in work ability compared with visually healthy controls. Adverse psychosocial
factors—including high quantitative demands, cognitive demands, emotional
demands, exhaustion, and work-related stress—demonstrated significant inverse
correlations with WAI scores. In contrast, positive psychosocial factors such as
influence at work, opportunities for development, meaningfulness of work, quality of
leadership, social support, and job satisfaction were significantly and positively
associated with work ability. These associations were more pronounced within the
low-vision group.
Conclusion: Work ability among individuals with low vision is significantly
influenced by psychosocial characteristics of the work environment. Targeted
improvements in workplace psychosocial conditions may enhance occupational
participation and overall work ability in this population.
Keywords: Low vision; Work ability; Psychosocial work environment;
Occupational health; Quality of life
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences |
| Divisions: | Higher Medical School |
| Depositing User: | MSc Daniela Petkovska |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Oct 2026 10:53 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Oct 2026 10:53 |
| URI: | https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/11880 |
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