Abstract：
:The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms (WRMSs) in different body parts for nursing assistants (NAs) working in nursing homes is currently unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the extent of WRMSs in nursing assistants and the factors associated with them. Four hundred and forty NAs from 52 nursing homes, recruited by convenience sampling, participated in this cross-sectional study in 2014-2015. A valid and reliable study questionnaire was used to collect data. The results of our study found that 88.4% of NAs reported at least one body part with WRMSs. These NAs reported more symptoms in the shoulders than lower back. Adverse workstyle (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01-1.08) was the only factor associated with WRMSs after adjustment for potential confounders using multivariable logistic regression. This adverse workstyle could be developed because of physical and psychological work demands. Efforts should be directed at integrating "workstyle intervention" into lifestyle physical activity training to this group of healthcare workers.
journal_name
Int J Environ Res Public Healthauthors
Cheung K,Szeto G,Lai GKB,Ching SSYdoi
10.3390/ijerph15020265subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2018-02-04 00:00:00issue
2eissn
1661-7827issn
1660-4601pii
ijerph15020265journal_volume
15pub_type
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