Musculoskeletal symptoms, work ability, and disability among nursing personnel

Publié le 24 août 2012 • Catégorie(s) : En une, Troubles musculo-squelettiques • Mot(s) clef(s) : personnel infirmier

Auteur    Ana Claudia Souza
Auteur    Neusa M C Alexandre
Résumé    Nursing personnel are at risk for developing musculoskeletal symptoms, which can result in persistent pain and inability to work. This study was designed to investigate the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms and their association with work role as well as to verify the relationship between pain intensity and disability among symptomatic individuals. Three hundred one nursing personnel, of whom 80.7% had musculoskeletal symptoms in at least one body part, participated in the study. The mean work ability score of symptomatic personnel was lower for physical demands. A significant difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic personnel was found for each demand measured by the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire, except social demand. Correlations were moderate but significant between pain intensity and disability. The results suggest that musculoskeletal symptoms interfere with work life.
Publication    Workplace health & safety
Volume    60
Numéro    8
Pages    353-360
Date    Aug 2012