Intensity of musculoskeletal pain and (in) ability to work in nursing

Magnago, Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza; Lima, Ana Cláudia Soares de; Prochnow, Andréa; Ceron, Marinez Diniz da Silva; Tavares, Juliana Petri; Urbanetto, Janete de Souza

doi:10.1590/s0104-11692012000600015

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“…Magnago, de Lima, Prochnow, et al's study among nursing workers also proved that employees who reported strong/unbearable (70-100 mm VAS) musculoskeletal pain were four times more likely to be classified as having reduced work ability [30]. In contrast, our research showed such association already for pain over 30 mm VAS.…”

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Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders as Risk Factors for Reduced Work Ability in Younger and Ageing Workers

Bugajska

Sagan

2014

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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Aims. The aim of the study was to assess the occurrence and intensity of musculoskeletal pain as a risk factor for reduced work ability. Methods. In total, 1449 workers participated in the study, 64% were younger workers (<45 years old, M 31.4); 36% were ageing workers (≥45 years old, M 50.3 ), Their health condition was established on the basis of (a) subjective feeling of health on a 5-point scale, (b) pain in 6 parts of the body in the past year; and (c) intensity of pain on a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS). Work ability was assessed with the subjective work ability index (WAI). Results. The results of the study showed that although in the both groups, i.e., younger and ageing workers, the occurrence and intensity of pain in the hands/wrists, neck and lower back were a significant factor which decreased WAI, in ageing workers only the occurrence of pain in the lower back generated higher risk factors for reduced work ability (WAI < 37). Conclusions. Improving physical and psychosocial working conditions to reduce musculoskeletal complaints, and identifying individuals with such complaints are important in increasing workers' work ability and thus extending their occupational activity.ageing reduced work ability musculoskeletal disorders pain intensity

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confidence: 63%

Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders as Risk Factors for Reduced Work Ability in Younger and Ageing Workers

Bugajska

Sagan

2014

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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“…Como a movimentação e transporte de pacientes são atividades inerentes ao trabalho dos profissionais de enfermagem, os riscos ocupacionais dessas ações podem ser elevados 23 . O super uso do corpo, com adoção de posturas inadequadas, movimentos repetitivos em ritmos acelerados, podem ser fortes influentes para o agravamento, e surgimento dos distúrbios osteomusculares relacionados ao trabalho 24 .…”

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Distúrbios osteomusculares e o trabalho de técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem em instituições de idosos

Valença¹,

Alencar²

2015

Mundo Saúde

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ResumoObjetivou-se investigar aspectos da organização e condições de trabalho e relações com os distúrbios osteomusculares de técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem em instituições de longa permanência de idosos. Realizou-se levantamento de dados pessoais dos técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem (gênero, idade, escolaridade), sobre o trabalho e sintomas osteomusculares; e instrumental Índice de Barthel junto aos idosos, e posteriormente a realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas que foram gravadas e transcritas para análise de conteúdo por categorias. Condições desfavoráveis do espaço físico e equipamentos, ritmo acelerado, quantidade insuficiente de trabalhadores, sobrecargas no banho e troca de fraldas, entre outros, foram apontados e indicam relações com os distúrbios osteomusculares no trabalho. Situações relacionadas à organização e condições de trabalho tendem a agravar o surgimento de distúrbios osteomusculares e aspectos de prevenção são necessários nesses locais. Palavras AbstractThis study aimed to investigate organizational and working conditions and related aspects with musculoskeletal disorders in technicians and nursing assistants in homes for the aged. Carried out a survey of the technicians and nursing assistants, through a questionnaire containing personal data (gender, age, education), work, and about musculoskeletal symptoms; instrumental Barthel Index with the elderly, and subsequently carrying out semi-structured interviews were recorded and transcribed for content analysis categories. Unfavorable conditions of physical space and equipment, fast pace, insufficient workers, overloads in the bath and diaper changing, poor relationships with peers, among others, were listed and indicate relations to musculoskeletal disorders at work. Situations related to the organization, working conditions tend to worsen the appearance of musculoskeletal disorders, and prevention aspects are necessary in those places.

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“…A study that evaluated the association between musculoskeletal pain intensity and the ability to work in nursing professionals identified that ratings of severe pain and unbearable pain were positively associated with a reduced ability to work (19) . influences of this type of injury on both worker health and the quality of the work process (19) .…”

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The situation of nursing work and occupational risks from an ergological perspective

Lautert

2013

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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OBJECTIVE: to understand the work environment according to the concepts, knowledge and values expressed and practiced by nursing professionals in occupational risk management. METHODS: this was an ergology-based participant study. Data collection was performed through interviews with key informants and 25 workers, as well as observations and measurements at a Basic Health Unit located in Rio Grande do Sul. Data analysis was based on the Three-Pole Dynamic Device. RESULTS: work conditions were found to be precarious, and workers are exposed to verbal violence and other psychosocial, biological and ergonomic risks. Chemical and physical risks are neglected, and activity is constantly restandardized toward service effectiveness. CONCLUSION: the studied subjects worked in risky conditions on a daily basis, and this information was expressed through synergistic dialogues and participant observations. Based on the contributions of these individuals, it is possible to merge knowledge obtained from work environments with science in order to address this issue.

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Intensity of musculoskeletal pain and (in) ability to work in nursing

Cited by 27 publications

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Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders as Risk Factors for Reduced Work Ability in Younger and Ageing Workers

Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders as Risk Factors for Reduced Work Ability in Younger and Ageing Workers

Distúrbios osteomusculares e o trabalho de técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem em instituições de idosos

The situation of nursing work and occupational risks from an ergological perspective

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