scholarly journals Resiliência e capacidade para o trabalho em trabalhadores de enfermagem [Resilience and work ability in nursing workers] [Resiliencia y capacidad laboral en trabajadores de enfermería]

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. e45731
Author(s):  
Silmar Maria Silva ◽  
Fabio Jose Silva ◽  
Patricia Campos Pavan Baptista ◽  
Mirian Cristina dos Santos Almeida ◽  
Maria Carmen Martinez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Ability Index

Objetivo: verificar a associação da resiliência com a capacidade para o trabalho em trabalhadores de enfermagem. Método: estudo transversal realizado com 375 trabalhadores de enfermagem de um hospital universitário, na cidade de São Paulo, Brasil, por meio de três instrumentos autoaplicáveis: um para caracterização sociodemográfica e profissional, a Escala de Resiliência e o Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho. Os dados foram analisados por meio de regressão linear múltipla. O projeto foi aprovado por Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da instituição. Resultados: Entre os trabalhadores participantes, 15,2% apresentaram baixa resiliência e 30,4% mostraram capacidade para o trabalho comprometida. Quanto maior o escore do Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho, maior a pontuação da Escala de Resiliência (b=0,722; p<0,001). Conclusão: a resiliência foi associada de forma positiva à capacidade para o trabalho.ABSTRACTObjective: to verify the association of resilience with work ability in nursing workers. Method: cross-sectional study carried out with 375 nursing workers from a university hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, using three self-applicable instruments: one for sociodemographic and professional characterization, the Resilience Scale and the Work Ability Index. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The research project was approved by the Institution’s Research Ethics Committee. Results: Among participants workers, 15.2% showed low resilience and 30.4% have some level of impaired work ability. The higher the Work Ability Index score, the higher the Resilience Scale score (b=0.722; p<0.001). Conclusion: resilience was positively associated with the work ability.RESUMENObjetivo: verificar la asociación de resiliencia con capacidad laboral en trabajadores de enfermería. Método: estudio transversal realizado con 375 trabajadores de enfermería de un hospital universitario en la ciudad de São Paulo, Brasil, utilizando tres instrumentos auto-aplicables: uno para caracterización sociodemográfica y profesional, la Escala de Resiliencia y el Índice de Capacidad Laboral. Los datos se analizaron mediante análisis de regresión lineal múltiple. El proyecto de investigación fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética de Investigación de la Institución. Resultados: Entre los trabajadores participantes, el 15.2% mostró baja capacidad de recuperación y el 30.4% tiene algún nivel de capacidad laboral deteriorada. Cuanto más alto sea el puntaje del Índice de Habilidad de Trabajo, más alto será el puntaje de la Escala de Resiliencia ( = 0.722; p <0.001). Conclusión: la resiliencia se asoció positivamente con la capacidad de trabajo.

scholarly journals Work ability in hospital housekeeping services and associated factors

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlize Tatsch Beltrame ◽  
Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago ◽  
Ana Lúcia Cardoso Kirchhof ◽  
Cintia da Silva Marconato ◽  
Bruna Xavier Morais
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Diagnoses ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Ability Index

This study aimed to measure the Work Ability Index of workers of a hospital housekeeping staff and identify the associated factors. Cross-sectional study conducted in 201 with 157 workers of the housekeeping staff of a university hospital in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic, labor and health variables and the Brazilian version of the Work Ability Index was used. As a result, 79.6% of the workers were classified as having good/great work capacity. Mild mental (31.8%) and musculoskeletal disorders (15.9%) were the most prevalent medical diagnoses. After some adjustments, the workers that did not have time for leisure showed a 2.67 times higher prevalence of having the work ability reduced (CI95%=1.23-5.82). The other variables lost their association with the outcome. Measures aimed at the maintenance of work ability and the practice of physical activity and training for postural care are indicated.

scholarly journals Relationship between work ability in nursing and minor psychological disorders

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 362-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago ◽  
Andrea Prochnow ◽  
Janete de Souza Urbanetto ◽  
Patrícia Bitencourt Toscani Greco ◽  
Marlize Beltrame ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Nursing Professionals ◽  
Self Reporting Questionnaire

This study aimed to evaluate the association between minor psychological disorders and the reduction of work capacity of nursing professionals. Epidemiological study (cross-sectional) involving 498 (84.1%) nursing professionals at a university hospital in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. We used the Brazilian versions of the Work Ability Index and the Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20, with descriptive and multivariate analysis. The prevalence of minor psychological disorders and the reduction of work ability corresponded to 33.7% and 43.3%, respectively. The analyses adjusted due to confounding factors showed that nursing professionals with suspected minor psychological disorders were twice as likely to have their work ability reduced when compared to those without suspected minor psychological disorders. It is concluded that there is a positive association between minor psychological disorders and reduced work ability among the investigated professionals. Measures are needed to minimize the psychological demands and empower the work ability.

scholarly journals Work ability in nursing: relationship with psychological demands and control over the work

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1298-1305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Prochnow ◽  
Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago ◽  
Janete de Souza Urbanetto ◽  
Carmem Lúcia Colomé Beck ◽  
Suzinara Beatriz Soares de Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
High Strain ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Nursing Professionals ◽  
Psychological Demands

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the association between psychological demands, control over the work and the reduction of work ability of nursing professionals. METHOD: this cross-sectional study involved 498 nursing professionals of a university hospital in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data collection was carried out in 2009 using the Brazilian versions of the Work Ability Index and Job Stress Scale, with logistic regression models used for the data analysis. RESULTS: the prevalence of 43.3% for reduced work ability and 29.7% for high-strain in the job (high psychological demand and low control) were observed. The chances for professionals presenting reduced work ability under high-strain were higher and significant when compared to those classified as being under low-strain, even after adjusting for potential confounders, except for age and gender. CONCLUSION: a high prevalence of reduced work ability was observed. This evidence indicates the need for investigation and detailed analysis of the psychosocial aspects of the professionals with regard to the health/disease process of nursing professionals.

Effect of job and individual factors on Work Ability Index (WAI) in a dairy company

2016 ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Haji Omid Kalte
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: The work ability index (WAI) is one the most widely used instruments for measuring perceived work ability. However, very few studies have used this instrument in Iran. The present study is designed to assess effect of individual and work-related risk factors on the WAI in one dairy factory. Methods: This cross-sectional study was designed among 117 workers. Work ability was measured by the Persian versions of Work Ability Index (P-WAI). An author-developed measure was used to assess individual and work-related factors. All Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 21 (USA, SPSS Inc.). Results: The mean age of participants was 32.38 ± 7.3 and the Mean score of the WAI was 44.92 ± 5.56. According to the categorical classification of WAI score, 10.9, 35.6, and 53.5 % of participants had moderate, good and excellent work ability, respectively. The results of statistical analyses showed that mean WAI significantly differed with age (0.049), sleep quality (p= 0.035) and employment status (p= 0.014). Conclusion: To improve the workers’ work ability, intervention programs should focus on improving sleep quality and exercise. Also, we suggest that increasing job insecurity should be considered an important intervention in promoting worker’s work ability. Keywords: Work Ability Index (WAI), Sleep Quality, Job Insecurity

scholarly journals Work ability index and occupational Fatigue in the Workers of a Large Automotive company in Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Akbar Sharifian ◽  
Sahar Eftekhari ◽  
Omid Aminian ◽  
Tayebe Bahrani ◽  
Seyed Ramin Rasooli
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Automotive Company ◽  
The Press ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Press Shop ◽  
Occupational Fatigue

Abstract Background Work ability and occupational fatigue are two critical topics in occupational health. We aimed to assess fatigue and the work ability and find their association in the workers of a large Iranian car company. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled the workers of SAIPA Automotive Corporation between April and September 2019. We used the Work Ability Index and SOFI-20 questionnaires to assess the work ability and occupational fatigue in the study population, respectively. Then the correlation between work ability index and its association with fatigue dimensions and general study variables were tested. Results From a total of 400 workers, we analyzed the data of 376 workers (mean age = 37.1 ± 5.6 years). The mean WAI was 38.01 ± 7.46. Workers with regular exercise training had higher WAI (P < 0.001). Workers in the press shop had a higher WAI as compared with those who worked in the painting shop or trim shop (P < 0.001). The work ability index had a moderate indirect correlation with all of the fatigue dimensions. There was a significant association between the work stations (P = 0.002) and WAI. As regards the fatigue dimensions, higher physical discomfort, lack of motivation and sleepiness were associated with a lower WAI (P = 0.048, P = 0.012 and P < 0.001 respectively). Conclusion In this study, we found a negative association between fatigue dimensions and the workability index.

scholarly journals Work Ability Assessment in Nursing Workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 282-294
Author(s):  
Camila Santos Pereira ◽  
Rosuita Frattari Bonito ◽  
Douglas Eulálio Antunes
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Large Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Objective: To identify the nursing staff of a university hospital's work ability index and point out which factors interfere in the quality of the work of these workers. Method: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical survey, quantitative, composed of 54 nursing professionals from the medical clinic ward sector of a large hospital in Uberlândia (Minas Gerais, Brazil). Data collection is performed using two tools: sociodemographic questionnaire and Work Ability Index (WAI). The G-Test by Williams was applied to assess the significant association between sociodemographic and occupational variables and those related to the work ability index. It was used the BioEstat® version 5.3 program to perform all analyzes with a significance level of 0.05 (5%). Results: The research showed that nursing professionals had a predominance of good workability (40,7%), the prevalence of young adults, the highest percentage between 31-40 years, 81,5% are women, 50% are in a marital relationship, 63% are open to public tender, and they had no back injuries. It was also found that the only professionals who had a low work capacity were nursing technicians, corresponding to 5,6% of the total percentage. Conclusion: It is known that a hospital environment is a place that favors the illness process of nursing workers. The worker who owns and maintains adequate physical and mental health can perform his duties better and have a better capacity for work, therefore taking better care of the patient.

scholarly journals Amamentação e desmame: estudo com mães usuárias de ambulatório do SUS

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Monize Secomandi Mestriner ◽  
Aparecida Sílvia Mellin ◽  
Aline Lopes da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Waiting Room ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Feeding Experience ◽  
One Year

ABSTRACTObjective: identifying the incident of breastfeeding and causes of precocious wean among mothers from Brazil’s Unified National Health System (SUS) ambulatory. Methodology: descriptive study, from cross-sectional boarding. The primary data were carried through interviews of 25 mothers with the use of a prepared script, they were the total amount of presence on the waiting room of child care ambulatory of a University Hospital in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, in March 2007. It was applied a convenience sampling using the presence on consultation of child less than one year old. The collected data was analyzed on basis of the resources of the descriptive statistic. Results: the age group of the mothers varied between 17 and 42 years, predominantly low schooling, 13 of them (52,0 %) less than eight years of study, characteristic waited for the resident population in the area around to the hospital. Twelve of then were already mothers and they have previously breast-feeding experience. During the interview 14 were breast-feeding with precocious introduction of foods in eight cases (57,1%). Alleged motives for wean were little milk, in the majority form. Most of then (92,0%) received directions on breastfeeding after child birth and 14 (60,9%) during the prenatal period, which indicates that necessarily, both ways of instruction doesn’t achieved the expected effects. Conclusions: In spite of the instructions of the health professionals there were wean before the sixth month of 72,7 % and schooling and occupation were not significant factors for wean. Descriptors: breastfeeding; wean; maternal and child health.RESUMOObjetivos: identificar a ocorrência de amamentação e causas de desmame precoce entre mães usuárias do ambulatório do Sistema Único de Saúde do Brasil (SUS). Metodologia: estudo descritivo, de caráter transversal, cujos dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas dirigidas por roteiro estruturado, aplicados a 25 mães, em sala de espera do ambulatório de puericultura de Hospital Universitário de Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil, em março de 2007. Foi usada a amostragem por conveniência, sendo critério de inclusão a presença em consulta de menores de um ano. Os dados coletados foram analisados com base na estatística descritiva. Resultados: a faixa etária das mães variou entre 17 e 42 anos, escolaridade predominantemente baixa, 13 delas (52,0%) com até oito anos de estudo, característica esperada para a população residente na área adstrita ao hospital. Doze eram multíparas e amamentaram anteriormente. Durante a entrevista, 14 amamentavam com introdução precoce de alimentos em oito casos (57,1%). Dos motivos alegados para o desmame, o de “pouco leite” foi maior. A maioria (92,0%) recebeu orientações sobre amamentação no pós-parto e 14 (60,9%) no pré-natal, o que indica que necessariamente estas não surtiram os efeitos esperados. Conclusões: A despeito da orientação dos serviços de saúde houve desmame antes do sexto mês 72,7%, sendo que escolaridade e ocupação não foram fatores significativos para o desmame. Descritores: aleitamento materno; desmame; saúde materno-infantil.RESUMENObjetivos: identificar ocurrencia de lactación y motivos del destete precoz entre mães usuárias do ambulatório do Sistema Único de Saúde do Brasil (SUS). Metodología: estudio descritivo de carater transversal. Los datos primarios han sido colectados por medio de entrevistas, dirigidas por guión, aplicadas a 25 madres, la totalidad de las presentes en sala de espera de ambulatorio de puericultura del Hospital Universitario de Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil, en marzo de 2007. Ha sido usada muestra por conveniencia, y ha sido criterio de inclusión, la presencia en consulta de menores de un año. Los datos colectados han sido analizados, basados en los recursos de la estadística descriptiva. Resultados: la edad de las madres ha variado entre 17 y 42 años, de escolaridad baja, 13 de ellas (52,0%) con ocho años de estudio, característica esperada para la población residente en el área junto al hospital. Durante la entrevista, 14 amamantaban con introducción precoz de alimentos, en ocho casos (57,1%). De los motivos alegados para el destete, el de “poca leche”, ha sido el prioritario. La mayoría (92,0%) ha recibido orientaciones sobre lactación en el sobreparto y 14 (60,9%) en el prenatal, lo que indica que necesariamente, estas no han surtido los efectos esperados. Conclusiones: Respecto a la orientación de los servicios de salud ha habido el destete antes del sexto mes 72,7%, pero la escolaridad y la ocupación no han sido factores significantes para el destete. Descriptores: lactación materna; destete; salud materna infantil.

scholarly journals Investigating the Effect of Insomnia Severity on the Employees’ Work Ability in Construction Projects

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Motamedzadeh ◽  
Mohsen Mahdinia ◽  
Ebrahim Darvishi ◽  
Reza Shahidi ◽  
Ali Karimi
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Insomnia Severity Index ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Insomnia Severity

Background: The work ability index (WAI) is a very important factor in planning a job and selecting suitable people for different occupations, and it can be affected by different factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of insomnia severity on the employees’ work ability in a construction project. Methods: This descriptive-analytical research has studied 213 employees of construction projects. Morin insomnia severity index (ISI) was used to evaluate the insomnia severity. Moreover, work ability was assessed using a questionnaire designed by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. Statistical data analysis was performed by SPSS19. Results: The mean age and working experience of the individuals were respectively 36.2 and 11.27 years. The mean and standard deviation of the insomnia severity index was 6.76(2.5). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that insomnia severity, marital status, type of employment, and smoking had a significant effect on work ability index (WAI); so that the mentioned variables explained about 24% of the WAI variance. Conclusion: Since sleep disorders and poor sleep quality can significantly decrease the work ability of employees, it is important to pay attention to sleep-rest programs to maintain and increase work ability and productivity.

scholarly journals Desafio na gestão hospitalar: diferenças entre o planejamento de consumo e o consumo efetivo de medicamentos

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (81) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gídeon Depintor Duarte ◽  
Beatriz Aparecida Ozello Gutierrez ◽  
Rosana Alves Vieira ◽  
Teresa Mota Pereira ◽  
Thais Bento Lima Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Inventory Management ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Health Spending ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Essential Medicines ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Materials Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Technologies

Estima-se que de 35 a 45% do orçamento total do hospital é associado à administração de materiais, sendo a gestão de estoque um processo importante na gestão estratégica voltada para a otimização de gastos em saúde. Assim, a gestão de estoque é desafiadora, pois o seu controle demanda a melhoria contínua dos seus processos. O presente estudo objetivou analisar os processos de gestão de medicamentos em hospital universitário. Essa pesquisa quantitativa de caráter transversal e exploratório desenvolvida em hospital universitário do município de São Paulo, Brasil, analisou a previsão de consumo dos medicamentos, elaborada pelo setor do almoxarifado (excluindo-se soros e químicos), comparando com o consumo declarado pelas unidades. Os dados encontrados apontaram que existe a oportunidade de melhora no fluxo logístico em algumas unidades áreas em que a previsão de consumo é significativamente maior que o consumo efetivo e, por outro lado a previsão é insuficiente para atender a demanda em uma das unidades.  Contrapondo-se a esses desajustes, identificou-se que a previsão de consumo e consumo efetivo declarado estão equiparadas em outras unidades. A utilização do sistema de gerenciamento de materiais e a gestão dos setores envolvidos permitem que o hospital tenha êxito no planejamento demonstrado nas previsões de consumo que são equivalentes ao consumo efetivo.Palavras-chave: Acesso a Medicamentos Essenciais e Tecnologias em Saúde, Administração de Serviços de Saúde, Hospitais Universitários. ABSTRACTIt is estimated that 35 to 45% of the hospital's total budget is associated with materials management, with inventory management being an important process in strategic management aimed at optimizing health spending. Thus, inventory management is challenging, as its control demands the continuous improvement of its processes. The present study aimed to analyze the medication management processes in a university hospital. This cross-sectional and exploratory quantitative research carried out at a university hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, analyzed the forecast for the consumption of medicines, prepared by the warehouse sector (excluding serums and chemicals), comparing with the consumption declared by the units. The data found pointed out that there is an opportunity for improvement in the logistical flow in some units in which the consumption forecast is significantly higher than the actual consumption and, on the other hand, the forecast is insufficient to meet the demand in one of the units. In contrast to these imbalances, it was identified that the consumption forecast and declared effective consumption are similar in other units. The use of the materials management system and the management of the sectors involved allow the hospital to be successful in the planning shown in the consumption forecasts that are equivalent to the actual consumption.Keywords: Access to Essential Medicines and Health Technologies, Health Services Administration, Hospitals University.

scholarly journals Work Ability Index of Shift Working Hospital Nurses in Jordan

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalky F. Heyam ◽  
Gharaibeh Besher ◽  
Al-Khateeb Nesreen
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Ability Level ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Shift Workers ◽  
Ability Index

Background:Despite the extensive literature on work ability, few studies have looked at variables associated with work ability of nurses working fixed versus rotating shifts.Objective:The study aims were to explore variables contributing to work ability and to examine the association of demographic, job satisfaction, and work shift to work ability.Method:A cross-sectional design was utilized to assess work ability level and job satisfaction among nurses working 8 or 12 hour rotating or fixed shifts in Jordanian hospitals. The data collection tools were the Work Ability Index and the Mueller/McCloskey Satisfaction Scale. Data were analyzed to determine the extent to which job satisfaction, shift work, and demographic variables were associated with work ability.Results:Work ability level was “moderate”, while job satisfaction level was “moderately dissatisfied”. A positive significant relationship was found between work ability and job satisfaction (r = 0.347, n = 349, p < 0.000). This relationship was higher for fixed-shift workers (r =.507) compared to rotating-shift workers (r = .299). Standard linear multiple regression analysis indicated that job satisfaction level predicted work ability level (β =.347, p = .000).Conclusion:The study confirmed that promoting job satisfaction leads to higher work ability, and thus, enhances the quality of care provided. The finding that job satisfaction is predictive of work ability has implications for training intervention.

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