Petra Došenović Bonča, Mojca Bavdaž, Nina Ponikvar and Tjaša Redek

Abstract
The paper offers a comprehensive framework for linking health
outcomes and their determinants to work outcomes through
understanding how health, workplace and institutional
environment affect work outcomes. Its goal is to identify the
complex determinants of work ability and both favourable and
adverse work outcomes. Work ability is determined by health
and quality of life outcomes, which are influenced by both
modifiable and non-modifiable health factors as well as macro,
mezzo and micro-level incentives to improve health outcomes
including job demands, and workplace support. Work outcomes-
oriented improvement strategies also support work retention and
return to work.