scholarly journals Effects of a vestibular rehabilitation program on workers in the working environment: a pilot study

Revista CEFAC ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 304-312
Author(s):  
Isadora Altero Longo ◽  
Ariane Diane Morais Nunes ◽  
Clayton Henrique Rocha ◽  
Fabiana Mara Branco ◽  
Renata Rodrigues Moreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Vestibular Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Dizziness Handicap Inventory ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Nutrition And Dietetics

ABSTRACT Objective: to verify the effect of a vestibular rehabilitation program on workers with dizziness from the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics at a University Hospital. Methods: a total of 13 employees between 42 and 65 years of age participated, of whom, 1 was male, and 12, females. They were evaluated before and after the vestibular rehabilitation program using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Work Ability Index and Visual Analog Scale. The program was conducted in groups at the workplace. Statistical analysis was performed using the analysis of variance test for paired factors and the chi-square test. Results: in the pre- and post-vestibular rehabilitation comparison, significant differences were found in the Dizziness Handicap Inventory and Visual Analogue Scale scores. In the qualitative analysis of the Work Ability Index, an increase was observed in the number of workers who considered their ability to work to have improved. Conclusion: vestibular rehabilitation conducted in groups and in the working environment was effective in improving dizziness complaint in workers at the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics. It is believed that the positive experience of this program may be extended to other areas.

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.

Work ability index among healthcare personnel in a university hospital in Tehran, Iran

Work ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 851-857 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mehrdad ◽  
A. Mazloumi ◽  
S. Arshi ◽  
Z. Kazemi
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Ability Index

IS HEALTH, MEASURED BY WORK ABILITY INDEX, AFFECTED BY 12-HOUR ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES?

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 1135-1148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Yong ◽  
Michael Nasterlack ◽  
Rolf-Peter Pluto ◽  
Kathrin Elmerich ◽  
Dorothee Karl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Shift Schedules ◽  
Ability Index

scholarly journals Muscular Fitness and Work Ability among Physical Therapists

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1722
Author(s):  
Yasmín Ezzatvar ◽  
Joaquín Calatayud ◽  
Lars Louis Andersen ◽  
Edgar Ramos Vieira ◽  
Rubén López-Bueno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Muscular Fitness ◽  
Physical Tests ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Age And Sex

The Work Ability Index (WAI) is a validated and widely used tool in occupational research. However, normative values for physical therapists (PTs) by age and sex are lacking. Although the nature of PTs’ work is physically demanding, it is unknown whether muscular fitness is associated with their WAI. This study sought to provide reference WAI data for Spanish PTs and to evaluate the association between PTs’ muscular fitness and WAI. Data on WAI of 1005 PTs were collected using a questionnaire. A subgroup (n = 68) performed a battery of physical tests including grip strength, push-ups and back-extension endurance. Associations between muscular fitness and WAI were evaluated using logistic regression controlling for various confounders. PTs aged 50 years or older had lower WAI scores than their younger counterparts. PTs with high back-extension endurance scored 3.5 (95% CI) higher in the WAI than those with low endurance. No associations were found between grip strength or number of push-ups and WAI. Our findings seem to highlight the importance of muscular fitness in PTs, especially the back-extension endurance.

scholarly journals Do work ability and life satisfaction matter for return to work? Predictive ability of the work ability index and life satisfaction questionnaire among women with long-term musculoskeletal pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamunur Rashid ◽  
Marina Heiden ◽  
Annika Nilsson ◽  
Marja-Leena Kristofferzon
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Discriminative Ability ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Ability Index

Abstract Background Impaired work ability and reduced life satisfaction due to long-term musculoskeletal pain, particularly in neck, shoulders and back, are considered occupational health problems that can result in workers taking sick leave. The aim of the study was to determine whether work ability and life satisfaction predict return to work (RTW) among women with long-term neck/shoulder and/or back pain, and to assess the ability of the Work Ability Index (WAI) and the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (LiSat-11) to discriminate between those who did RTW and those who did not RTW (NRTW). Methods This is a cohort study with 1-year follow-up. A survey was sent to 600 women receiving sick leave benefits from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. In total, 208 women responded at baseline, and 141 at a 1-year follow-up. To identify whether work ability and life satisfaction predicted RTW, multiple logistic regression analyses were performed with and without adjustment for type of work and pain intensity. To assess the discriminative ability of the WAI and the LiSat-11 for women who did RTW and those who did NRTW, receiver operating characteristic curves were fitted. Results Work ability predicted RTW, and the results remained significant after adjusting for type of work and pain intensity (OR 1.12, 95% CI: 1.04–1.22). Life satisfaction was not significant. The WAI at baseline adequately discriminated between RTW and NRTW after 1 year (Area under curve 0.78, 95% CI: 0.70–0.86), but the LiSat-11 did not. Conclusions This study supports a relationship between work ability and RTW among women on sick leave for long-term neck/shoulder and/or back pain. The results indicate that the WAI, but not the LiSat-11, can discriminate between RTW and NRTW in the population under study. Although the discriminative ability of the WAI needs to be verified in new samples before it can be recommended for use in rehabilitation settings, we suggest that healthcare professionals consider how women perceive their work ability in order to better support them in their RTW.

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