scholarly journals Perceived work situation and work ability among persons who are working one year after stroke

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Lindgren ◽  
Hélène Pessah-Rasmussen ◽  
Gunvor Gard ◽  
Christina Brogårdh
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Meaningful Work ◽  
Work Situation ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working Age ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
One Year

Objective: To explore how persons who have returned to work perceive their work situation and work ability one year after stroke. Design: Cross-sectional design. Subjects: A total of 88 persons of working age (mean age 52 (standard deviation; SD 8) years, 36% women), with mild to moderate disabilities following stroke, who had returned to work after one year [AQ14] participated in the study. Methods: A survey including a questionnaire regarding psychological and social factors at work (QPS Nordic) and 4 questions from the Work Ability Index (WAI) was posted to the participants. Results: According to the QPS Nordic survey, 69–94% of respondents perceived their work duties as well defined, and were content with their work performance. Most participants had good social support at work and at home. Between 51% and 64% of respondents reported that they seldom felt stressed at work, seldom had to work overtime, or that work demands interfered [AQ15] with family life. According to the WAI ≥75% of respondents perceived their work ability as sufficient, and they were rather [AQ3] sure that they would still be working 2 years hence. Conclusion: Persons who have returned to [AQ4] work one year after stroke appear to be content with their work situation and work ability. Appreciation at work, well-defined and meaningful work duties and support seem to be important for a sustainable work situation.

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 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.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KEMAMPUAN KERJA DAN ANGKA MANGKIR KERJA KARYAWAN HOTEL BINTANG TIGA BAGIAN HOUSEKEEPING DI DENPASAR

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renaldi Prasetio ◽  
Nyoman Adiputra
Keyword(s):  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Absence ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hotel Employees ◽  
Spearman Correlation Test ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Good Workability

The work ability of employees and work absence is important in nowday's. These things need to be considered to achieve good service quality, especially the hotel employees at housekeeping department. Employees task at housekeeping department is very important, especially for the comfort and cleanliness of the hotel. The employees with good workability and low work absence will certainly improve the quality of service of the hotel. The purpose of the research was to find out the correlation between work ability and work absence among 3-star hotel employees at housekeeping department at Denpasar. This research was using a cross-sectional analytic study. The number of respondents were 31 people consisting of 3-star hotel employees at housekeeping department atDenpasar. The  respondents were asked to fill Work Ability Index and mention work absence in the past year. Tables are used to show the results of the study and analyzed using the Spearman correlation test.  The research showed that the average of work ability is 41.48, sickness absence and off work are 3.74 and 11.22. There was significant correlation between work ability andnumber of a sickness absence (p=0.006). While the work ability and number off work have no correlation (p=0.461). It can be concluded that work ability and sickness absence have a correlation but there was no correlation between work ability and off work among 3-star hotel employeesat housekeeping section.  It may suggest  to  implementing  regular training to improve employability in an effort to decrease sickness absence

scholarly journals Validation of the Croatian Version of Work Ability Index (WAI) in Population of Nurses on Transformed Item-Specific Scores

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Martina Smrekar ◽  
Alenka Franko ◽  
Olivera Petrak ◽  
Lijana Zaletel-Kragelj
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ability Index ◽  
Three Factor

AbstractAimTo assess the psychometric properties of the Croatian version of a Work Ability Index Questionnaire (WAIQ-CRO) in the population of nurses by using a specific methodological approach.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in a sample of 711 Croatian nurses in 2018 in Zagreb, Croatia. The instrument’s internal consistency was assessed by using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α). The factor structure was verified by confirmatory (CFA) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA), with the assumption of a single-factor structure. To ensure the equality of importance of items in the assessment, the item-specific scores were transformed.ResultsThe internal consistency of the instrument was satisfactory (α=0.71). CFA showed poor first model (Model-1) compatibility data (p<0.001, CFI=0.85, GFI=0.93, RMSEA=0.13). The modificated indexes suggested the introduction of correlation parameters residual variances of results from WAIQ-CRO Item-1 and Item-2. After introducing these covariances, the index model assentation (Model-2) showed desirable assentation measures (p<0.001, CFI=0.95, GFI=0.97, RMSEA=0.08). Comparison showed better compatibility of Model-2 (p<0.001). The implementation of EFA has identified three factors. Replication of this model in CFA resulted in relatively good model assentation approaches with data (p<0.001, CFI=0.96, GFI=0.98, RMSEA=0.07). Comparison of this model (Model-3) with Model-2 showed a significantly better compatibility of Model-3 (p<0.001).ConclusionThe WAIQ-CRO proved to be a reliable and valid instrument which can be used in research among Croatian nurses. The results suggest that it would be better to consider a three-factor structure than a single-factor structure, as a three-factor structure can direct decision-makers to which segment to locate interventions.

scholarly journals Work Ability Assessment and Its Relationship with Cardiovascular Autonomic Profile in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 7836
Author(s):  
Franca Barbic ◽  
Maura Minonzio ◽  
Beatrice Cairo ◽  
Dana Shiffer ◽  
Antonio Roberto Zamuner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Orthostatic Intolerance ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Sympathetic Modulation ◽  
Work Ability Assessment ◽  
Head Up Tilt ◽  
Ability Index

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) negatively impacts quality of life. The excessive increase in cardiac sympathetic modulation during standing, which characterizes POTS patients, leads to many symptoms and signs of orthostatic intolerance. Little is known about the consequences of the disease on work performance and its relationship with individual autonomic profiles. Twenty-two POTS patients regularly engaged in working activity (20 females, age 36 ± 12 years) and 18 gender- and age-matched controls underwent a clinical evaluation and filled out the Work Ability Index (WAI) questionnaire. POTS patients completed the Composite Autonomic Symptom Score (COMPASS31) questionnaire, underwent continuous electrocardiogram, blood pressure and respiratory activity recordings while supine and during a 75° head-up tilt (HUT). A power spectrum analysis provided the index of cardiac sympatho-vagal balance (LF/HF). WAI scores were significantly reduced in POTS patients (29.84 ± 1.40) compared to controls (45.63 ± 0.53, p < 0.01). A significant inverse correlation was found between individual WAI and COMPASS31 scores (r = −0.46; p = 0.03), HUT increase in heart rate (r = −0.57; p = 0.01) and LF/HF (r = −0.55; p = 0.01). In POTS patients, the WAI scores were inversely correlated to the intensity of autonomic symptoms and to the excessive cardiac sympathetic activation induced by the gravitational stimulus.

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 of military police officers

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Carla Requião Barreto ◽  
Liliane Lins-Kusterer ◽  
Fernando Martins Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Hours ◽  
Car Ownership ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Military Police ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ability Index

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of work ability (WA) and describe characteristics of the subgroup with poor WA among military police officers. METHODS: A descriptive and cross-sectional study with 329 male military police officers engaged in street patrolling in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, selected by proportionate stratified sampling. The Work Ability Index and a structured form were used to collect information about age, education, marital status, housing, salary, car ownership, work hours, rank (official or enlisted), drinking, smoking, frequency of vigorous physical activity, and obesity. Data were analyzed by uni and bivariate statistical techniques. RESULTS: The work ability of the 329 military police officers was classified as poor (10.3%), moderate (28.9%), good (34.7%), and excellent (26.1%), with mean score of 37.8 and standard deviation of 7.3 points. Policemen with poor work ability, compared with those with moderate, good or excellent WA, presented higher proportions of individuals who did not own their residences (p < 0.001), with work hours above eight hours/day (p < 0.026), and obesity (p < 0.001). In the subgroup of the 26 policemen who concomitantly did not own their residences, worked more than eight 8 hours/day and were obese, the prevalence of poor work ability was 31.0%. The prevalence of poor WA was 31.0% among the 29 policemen who were simultaneously obese and did not own their residences and of 27.9% among the 43 policemen who were obese and work hours above eight hours/day. CONCLUSIONS: A high percentage of military police officers from Salvador presented poor or moderate work ability, which may hamper or compromise their policing activities. The prevalence of poor work ability was higher among the policemen who did not own their residences, worked more than 8 hours/day and were obese.

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.

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