Low back pain, work overload, and associated factors among hospital caregivers.
Work
; 78(1): 167-179, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Caregivers assist patients in treatment based on their care needs and living activities. Very few studies have been conducted specifically on the occupational health and safety of hospital caregivers.OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of excessive workload and low back pain among hospital caregivers and to identify potential associated factors.METHODS:
This cross-sectional study included caregivers working at Gazi University Hospital. Socio-demographic and working-life characteristics were assessed. The Role Overload Scale was used to determine excessive workload and the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire was used to evaluate low back pain.RESULTS:
The study included 528 participants. A total of 18.7% had work accidents in their department. 49.0% had sharp injuries. 68.9% of the participants performed tasks such as positioning, turning, lifting, or helping patients to walk. 72.2% stood for a long time during the workday. 52.8% thought that they worked under stress. 57.6% had low back pain in the last year and 38.6% in the last month, Significant differences exist in low back pain according to gender, body-mass index, standing for a long time and working under stress. Those who worked at night, had a work accident, positioned patients, stood for a long time, and worked under stress had higher mean scores on the Role Overload Scale.CONCLUSION:
Tools should be used to lift and transport patients. In addition to occupational health and safety training, awareness of musculoskeletal risks should be increased. Employee well-being can be improved through exercise and stress reduction techniques.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Carga de Trabajo
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Dolor de la Región Lumbar
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Work
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía