Factors affecting work ability index among polish nurses working in hospitals – A prospective observational survey

Rypicz, Łukasz; Witczak, Izabela; Rosińczuk, Joanna; Kołcz, Anna

doi:10.1111/jonm.13192

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“…In our study, seniority was negatively associated with WA. This result is consistent with the findings of previous studies with Brazilian and Polish nurses (Fischer & Martinez, 2013 ; Rypicz et al., 2021 ). Since HCWs are exposed to high mental and physical demands, usually combined with adverse working conditions, the longer they remain active the higher is the risk of functional reduction and, consequently, of decreased WA (Fischer & Martinez, 2013 ).…”

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“…The average WAI score found in this study (38.03) corresponded to the good WA level. Previous studies with Brazilian HCWs (Silva Junior et al., 2011 ; Vasconcelos et al., 2011 ) and in other developing countries such as Poland (Rypicz et al., 2021 ) have found similar scores, while studies conducted in developed countries, such as Israel and Italy, have demonstrated higher scores (Carel et al., 2013 ; Viola & Larese Filon, 2015 ). The combination of poorer working conditions, less favourable living and social conditions, quite present in developing countries, can aggravate health, well‐being and, consequently, WA (Eurofound & International Labour Organization, 2019 ; Fischer et al., 2002 ).…”

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The impact of manual patient handling on work ability: A cross‐sectional study in a Brazilian hospital

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Aim To investigate the level of self‐reported work ability and its association with manual patient handling in healthcare workers. Design Cross‐sectional study adhering to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. Methods A total of 320 healthcare workers answered a self‐administered questionnaire regarding manual patient handling, work ability, occupational factors, occurrence of low back pain and sociodemographic and lifestyle factors from November 2016 to March 2017. The association between manual patient handling and low back pain was analysed with Poisson regression models. Results The prevalence ratio of inadequate work ability was 43.42%. Manual patient handling (PR 1.375, 95% CI 1.038–1.821), bachelor education (PR 2.150, 95% CI 1.272–3.632), less than bachelor education (PR 2.166, 95% CI 1.218–3.855), seniority (PR 1.049, 95% CI 1.024–1.086), poor sleep quality (PR 1.425, 95% CI 1.13–1.796) and presence of low back pain (PR 2.003, 95% CI 1.314–3.052) were all positively associated with an inadequate work ability.

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The impact of manual patient handling on work ability: A cross‐sectional study in a Brazilian hospital

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“…A total of 47 articles were excluded for the nominated reasons specified in Diagram 1: 44 from databases and 3 retrieved using alternative methods. Finally, 42 studies (Akodu & Ashalejo, 2019; Capelo et al, 2012; Carel et al, 2013; Das et al, 2019; Duran & Cocco, 2004; Ehegartner et al, 2020; Fischer & Martinez, 2013; Fonseca, 2012; Garosi et al, 2018; Golubic et al, 2009; Habibi et al, 2012; Hilleshein et al, 2011; Hoe et al, 2011; Izu et al, 2016; Knežević et al, 2010; Magnago et al, 2015; Maia et al, 2014; Fischer et al, 2006; Martinez et al, 2017; Martins, 2002; Melikidou & Sourtzi, 2014; Murassaki et al, 2013; Nery et al, 2013; Nowrouzi et al, 2015; Nunes et al, 2013; Oliveira, 2016; Pereira et al, 2021; Quispe Carbajal, 2021; Raffone & Hennington, 2005; Rodrigues et al, 2019; Rongen et al, 2014; Rostamabadi et al, 2017; Rotenberg et al, 2008, 2009; Rypicz et al, 2021; Silva et al, 2016, 2018, 2019; Sopajareeya, 2020; Sorić et al, 2013; Vasconcelos et al, 2011; Vilela et al, 2013) were included in the systematic review and 35 of them in the meta‐analyses performed.…”

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Worldwide prevalence of inadequate work ability among hospital nursing personnel: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Romero‐Sánchez

Pórcel‐Gálvez

Paloma‐Castro

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Purpose: To estimate the worldwide pooled prevalence of inadequate work ability among hospital nursing personnel using the Work Ability Index (WAI).Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods:A systematic search was conducted on Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo, PsychInfo, CINAHL, Nursing and Allied Health, LILACS, and Google Scholar from inception to July 2021 to identify observational studies on work ability among hospital nursing personnel using the WAI. Two researchers independently completed the study selection, quality assessments, and data extraction on the prevalence of inadequate work ability that was pooled using the random effects model.Finally, subgroup analyses were performed to explore sources of heterogeneity.Findings: A total of 42 studies were included, consisting of 24,728 subjects worldwide from 14 countries. Of these, 35 studies were included in the meta-analytical analyses. The worldwide pooled prevalence of inadequate work ability among hospital nursing personnel was 24.7% (95% CI = 20.2%-29.4%). High levels of heterogeneity were detected in all studies.Prevalence was higher in studies where samples were composed of nurses and nursing assistive personnel (26.8%; 95% CI = 22.4%-31.5%) than in those of nurses alone (22.2%; 95% CI = 13.1%-32.9%) and in studies where the sample was over 40 (28.1%; 95% CI = 19.5%-37.5%) than in those with a sample under that age (22.4%; 95% CI = 15.8%-29.7%). Conclusions:Almost one in four members of hospital nursing staff in the world has inadequate work ability and therefore are at risk of several negative outcomes during their working life. These prevalence data correspond to the pre-pandemic period, so new studies should also be especially useful in quantifying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on work ability in the hospital nursing workforce. Clinical relevance:The above findings justify the launch of initiatives that include annual assessment for the early identification of inadequate work ability, offering the This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes.

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“…The situation that the world and Poland faced because of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed many weaknesses and problems in the functioning of public systems, economic units, societies and institutions. We are now witnessing a joint international effort to contain and eradicate the virus, the emergence of which has paralyzed the economies of countries but above all exposed all the weaknesses https://doi.org/10.11118/978-80-7509-820-7-0255 256 of health systems (Campbell et al, 2013, Rypicz et al, 2020. Medical professionals play a special role during the fight against the pandemic.…”

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Zero Waste Management and Circular Economy

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Demand for light sources increases with the increasing energetic, technologic and economic requirements of society. The lifetime hours of lamps are longer; however, such a waste still makes up a portion of waste production. The content of toxic metals is one of the factors that influences the environmental impact during their life cycle. Discharged light sources are separated, recycled or disposed. The sorted material can be reused as a secondary raw material, or the waste can be energetically recovered in an incinerator. One of the most disadvantageous options is landfill deposition. The separated fractions of such waste can be reused in terms of lowering the amount of waste and enhancing the circularity. Although compact fluorescent lamps and LEDs are energetically more convenient, their material requirements are more demanding. Purpose:The aim of the study, was to evaluate the heavy metal composition regarding environmental factors, considering the lifetime hours and luminescence.Design/methodology/approach: The content of heavy metals of fluorescent lamp, LED lamp and incandescent light bulb was studied using the XRF analyser. The illuminance of the light sources was measured by a lux meter.Findings: Based on the results, the LED light sources seem to be the most convenient. From the analysis, these light sources contain the lowest amount of copper and lead, also from the perspective of the lifetime hours and already existed collecting system.

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Factors affecting work ability index among polish nurses working in hospitals – A prospective observational survey

Cited by 15 publications

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The impact of manual patient handling on work ability: A cross‐sectional study in a Brazilian hospital

The impact of manual patient handling on work ability: A cross‐sectional study in a Brazilian hospital

Worldwide prevalence of inadequate work ability among hospital nursing personnel: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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