ScienceFact #1
Calculation of the occupational disability risk
Calculating the BU risk with ScienceFacts ©sonares
In Germany, around one in four people in employment becomes unable to work during their working life. Despite this alarming figure, many people lack information about the individual risk and possible preventive measures. The ScienceFact „occupational disability calculator“ makes this data accessible. Based on current scientific studies, the widget offers a simple way of calculating risks and highlighting initial steps towards prevention. The tool is therefore equally relevant for insurance providers, health portals and specialist media.
Name of the ScienceFact: BU risk
Developed: 2020
Developed by: sonares | Martina Backes
Cooperation partner/source: Karolinska Institutet, Erasmus University Rotterdam and others.
Number of queries: 9
Type of queries: Socio-demographic (age, gender), health (weight, stress) and social (family situation, smoking status)
What can the ScienceFact do?
The ScienceFact on BU risk analyzes personal factors such as age, gender, weight, smoking status and family situation in order to provide an individual assessment of the BU risk. The results are based on recognized medical studies, such as the Karolinska Institutet and the Erasmus University Rotterdam and are presented in a clear, comprehensible interface.
How does the ScienceFact work?
- Users enter their data step by step in an interactive form.
- The widget evaluates the entries in real time and compares them with scientific risk profiles.
- The calculation shows the relative risk of becoming unable to work compared to an average value.
Advantages of the ScienceFact
Simple integration
The survey widget can be easily integrated into existing websites using embedded code.
Scientifically sound
The calculations are based on independent and verified studies and statistics from recognized research institutions.
Preventive
Easy-to-understand results allow users to consider preventive measures.
How the ScienceFact can be used
A major business magazine includes the occupational disability calculator in its online edition. Users can determine their individual risk of occupational disability. The widget therefore offers great added value for users and strengthens the relevance of the magazine.
Career portals use the occupational disability calculator to sensitize job changers to the topic of occupational disability. Accompanying articles explain which professions carry a higher risk and how insurance offers can help to insure against these risks.
Insurance providers use the calculator to provide customers with information about their risk. This helps to create trust and make targeted offers.
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This is why the ScienceFact was developed
Every year, thousands of people in Germany leave work early due to health problems. The ScienceFact “occupational disability calculator” was developed to create more transparency and prevention options based on scientific data.
Data basis and scientific foundation
The calculation of the BU risk is based, among other things, on data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the German Actuarial Association. Modern algorithms enable precise analysis of individual data and translate the complex results into a comprehensible visualization.
The relevance of ScienceFacts for science
This ScienceFact can make an important contribution to the in-depth analysis of occupational disability factors by providing scientists with valuable anonymized data and raising awareness of prevention among the general population. The collected user data, which includes socio-demographic, health and social factors, enables researchers to identify new correlations between lifestyle, work, stress and BU risk.
The simple integration of the widget on health platforms or in the science sections of daily newspapers increases the reach and creates a direct link between scientific research and people's everyday lives.
It is also conceivable that ScienceFacts could be used to test targeted prevention measures. Feedback from users can help scientists better understand which factors influence behavior and which interventions are actually effective. The BU ScienceFact can thus become not only a tool for education and awareness-raising, but also a practical support for research aimed at sustainably reducing the risk of occupational disability.
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ScienceFacts can change lives
Incapacity to work hits many people unexpectedly, often with serious health and financial consequences. The most common causes are mental illnesses, musculoskeletal disorders and cardiovascular problems. Understanding personal risk factors is the first step towards targeted prevention.
The ScienceFact „Occupational Disability Calculator“ focuses on scientific findings to help people better assess their risk and take action at an early stage. This includes optimizing working conditions and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Several factors can influence the risk of occupational disability:
Lifestyle
- Age and profession: Certain sectors such as construction, care or skilled trades are particularly stressful and involve a higher risk.
- Health factors: Chronic illnesses, pre-existing conditions and psychological stress play a key role.
- Social and personal influences: Smokers, people with little exercise or high stress levels are more at risk.
Health prevention
- Strengthen back health: Regular exercise and targeted exercises for the back help to prevent muscle tension and poor posture.
- Treating chronic diseases: Diseases such as rheumatism, diabetes or cardiovascular problems should be diagnosed and treated at an early stage to prevent long-term damage.
- Ergonomics at the workplace: An optimized workplace design - such as height-adjustable desks or ergonomic chairs - reduces physical strain.
Stress management
- Promote work-life balance: Time out and relaxation phases in everyday life reduce the risk of burnout and mental illness.
- Reduce stress: Methods such as meditation, yoga or progressive muscle relaxation can help to reduce stress levels and improve mental health.
Preventive examinations
- Occupational health check-ups: Regular examinations by specialists can detect stress at an early stage and initiate countermeasures.
- Take advantage of advice: Career guidance services or prevention programs offer support in adapting work requirements to individual needs.
- Use ScienceFact: Widgets such as the ScienceFact tool can help to assess personal risk and take targeted action.
The ScienceFact can lead to greater awareness of individual risks and possibly to a direct change in behavior.
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About sonares
sonares with headquarters in Berlin and a worldwide ScienceCommunity was founded in 2013. With the mission of making scientific knowledge accessible through modern technologies, sonares develops interactive tools such as ScienceFacts. These solutions make it possible to prepare complex data in a way that is understandable and usable for a broad audience. The main target groups include website operators, scientists and companies in the field of prevention and health. Through close cooperation with research institutions, professional societies and the use of scientific data, the sonar an important contribution to education and prevention. The company stands for scientific integrity, user-friendliness and the promotion of fact-based decisions to support an informed society.
