Work-Related Muscluskeletal Disorders and Work Ability Among Hospital Employees in Southeast of Iran
| Author | Hassan Okati-Aliabad |
| Author | Raheleh Hashemi Habybabady |
| Accessioned Date | 2024-11-17T01:31:58Z |
| Available Date | 2024-11-17T01:31:58Z |
| Issued Date | 2024-11-30 |
| Abstract | Background: The Work Ability Index (WAI) evaluates how well workers cope with the physical and mental demands of their jobs. Objectives: This study aims to explore how demographic factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) influence work ability among employees at the largest specialized hospital in southeast Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the largest specialized hospital in Zahedan. A sample of 194 clinical staff and support personnel, including nurses, nursing assistants, patient transporters, and cleaning staff, were randomly selected through a stratified random sampling method. Work ability and musculoskeletal discomfort were assessed using the Persian versions of the WAI and Cornell Questionnaires. Quantitative data were presented as mean ± SD, while qualitative data were expressed as numbers and percentages. Pearson correlation, Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U, and one- and multi-factor General Linear Models were used for data analysis in SPSS version 19. Results: Work ability decreased with age (P < 0.001). Significant associations were found between work ability and age, job category, education, and Body Mass Index (BMI) (P < 0.05). After adjusting for age, job, education, and BMI, lower back pain (P = 0.002), thigh pain (P = 0.004), and knee pain (P = 0.026) were significantly linked to work ability. There was a notable negative correlation between work ability and discomfort score (r = -0.337, P < 0.001), with nursing assistants reporting higher discomfort scores compared to nurses, cleaning staff, and patient transporters (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Our findings suggest a potential link between musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and work ability. Therefore, it is recommended to implement a program focused on identifying and addressing the risk factors associated with MSDs. |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/healthscope-148901 |
| URI | https://repository.brieflands.com/handle/123456789/64092 |
| Keyword | Work Ability |
| Keyword | Musculoskeletal Disorders |
| Keyword | Hospital Personnel |
| Publisher | Brieflands |
| Title | Work-Related Muscluskeletal Disorders and Work Ability Among Hospital Employees in Southeast of Iran |
| Type | Research Article |
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