Musculoskeletal symptoms and work ability in a context of electronic judicial process

BACKGROUND: The implementation of the electronic judicial process (PJe) in recent years is associated with an increase in workload and stricter control through productivity targets in the Brazilian labor judiciary. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the relations between musculoskeletal symptoms, psychosocial factors and work ability in civil servants of a labor justice body in the context of the PJe. METHODS: A cross-sectional exploratory study with a quantitative approach involving 449 workers. Sociodemographic, occupational and related data were collected through questionnaires validated in the Brazilian context. Data analysis was conducted by descriptive and inferential statistics: Mann-Whitney test, Spearman’s correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression. RESULTS: There was a correlation between musculoskeletal symptoms and psychosocial factors (p < 0.05), as well as between both musculoskeletal symptoms and psychosocial factors with reduced work ability (p < 0.05). The multiple linear regression model pointed to the female gender and the dimensions “demands”, “control” and “peer support” as related to the musculoskeletal symptoms. CONCLUSION: We highlight the importance of a broader approach, involving psychosocial factors in preventive actions related to musculoskeletal disorders considering the important relationship with work ability.

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Influence of adherence to autonomous job rotation on musculoskeletal symptoms, occupational exposure, and work ability

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics ◽

10.1016/j.ergon.2021.103165 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 84 ◽

pp. 103165

Author(s):

Maria Luiza Caires Comper ◽

Patrícia Rodrigues da Silva ◽

Alexandher Weslley de Negreiros ◽

Cristiana Caroline Villas Bôas ◽

Rosimeire Simprini Padula

Keyword(s):

Occupational Exposure ◽

Work Ability ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Job Rotation

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Evaluation of musculoskeletal symptoms and of work ability in a higher education institution

Fisioterapia em Movimento ◽

10.1590/0103-5150.028.002.ao10 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 297-306

Author(s):

Denise Hollanda Iunes ◽

Melissa Louyse Duarte ◽

Leticia do Vale Pereira ◽

Murilo César do Nascimento ◽

Valdeci Carlos Dionisio

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Work Ability ◽

Functional Disability ◽

Education Institution ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Teaching Staff ◽

Work Ability Index ◽

Staff Members ◽

Work Related ◽

Object Of Study

Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent a significant object of study for the field of occupational health, as they can lead to absenteeism, compensation costs and different levels of functional disability. Nonetheless, there are few studies assessing WMSDs in public higher education institutions. Objective The present study aimed to investigate, describe and correlate musculoskeletal symptoms and work ability of staff members of the Federal University of Alfenas (Unifal-MG), in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Materials and methods A descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 213 professors, 188 administrative technicians and 124 outsourced staff members using two self-administered questionnaires: the Work Ability Index (WAI) and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Results Most of the teaching staff presented good work ability 47.9% (n = 102). Among administrative technicians and outsourced staff, on the other hand, excellent work ability predominated, with 43.6% (n = 82 technicians) and 51.61% (n = 68 outsourced). The most affected region among professors and administrative staff was the neck/cervical area 36.15% (n = 77 professors); and 28.19% (n = 53 technicians). Among outsourced staff, the lower back was reported as the main source of pain, with 23.28% (n = 29). Conclusions The presence of pain interfered in the work ability of workers regardless of the affected region. Having another occupation outside the institution did not influence pain of self-assessed staff members. The work ability of Unifal-MG staff was classified as good or excellent; thus, we recommend preventive work for this population, directed at the physical and mental aspects of work activities in order to maintain or improve such rates.

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Factors Associated with Self-estimated Work Ability and Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Male and Female Workers in Cooled Food-processing Facilities

Industrial Health ◽

10.2486/indhealth.47.454 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 47 (4) ◽

pp. 454 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Erja SORMUNEN ◽

Jouko REMES ◽

Juhani HASSI ◽

Tuomo PIENIMÄKI ◽

Hannu RINTAMÄKI

Keyword(s):

Work Ability ◽

Food Processing ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Male And Female ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Female Workers

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Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Work Ability, and Disability Among Nursing Personnel

Workplace Health & Safety ◽

10.3928/21650799-20120726-04 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 60 (8) ◽

pp. 353-360 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Ana Claudia Souza ◽

Neusa M. C. Alexandre

Keyword(s):

Work Ability ◽

Nursing Personnel ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms

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Work ability, ageing and musculoskeletal symptoms among Portuguese municipal workers

Occupational Safety and Hygiene VI ◽

10.1201/9781351008884-16 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 91-95

Author(s):

C.A. Ribeiro ◽

T.P. Cotrim ◽

V. Reis ◽

M.J. Guerreiro ◽

S.M. Candeias ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Work Ability ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Municipal Workers

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O3D.9 Psychosocial context, somatic complaints, work ability, and job satisfaction in anaesthesia health professionals. setting up a prospective cohort study

Occupational and Environmental Medicine ◽

10.1136/oem-2019-epi.79 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 76 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. A29.3-A30

Author(s):

Dragan Mijakoski ◽

Jordan Minov ◽

Jovanka Karadzinska-Bislimovska ◽

Sasho Stoleski ◽

Aneta Atanasovska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Prospective Cohort Study ◽

Work Ability ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Prospective Cohort ◽

Somatic Complaints ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Health Disorders

BackgroundPsychosocial context, characterized by the levels of job demands, shift/night work, burnout, and teamwork, as well as presence of certain somatic complaints (chronic respiratory, skin, and musculoskeletal symptoms) and health disorders could affect the work ability and job satisfaction of health professionals (HPs).The aim of this prospective cohort study will be to assess changes in self-reported psychosocial factors, work ability, and job satisfaction, as well as to evaluate the incidence of somatic complaints and health disorders in anaesthesia HPs. Additional objective of the study will be to evaluate associations between analysed variables.Cohort participantsHPs working in a health institution for anaesthesia, reanimation and intensive care from Skopje will be included in the first phase of the study with a possibility to enrol other health institutions during the next phases of the research. The first phase will involve about 120 anaesthesia HPs (about 50 physicians and 70 nurses).Data collection phasesAt enrolment point, the participants will be invited to complete questionnaires and to attend a preventive medical examination by a specialist in occupational medicine (OM). The follow-up will include an annually self-administered questionnaire as well as periodic visits to an OM specialist.Main types of data collectedData collected for participants will include demographic and job characteristics; physical, organisational, emotional, and cognitive job demands; characteristics of shift/night work; burnout dimensions; teamwork; presence of chronic respiratory, skin, and musculoskeletal symptoms; work ability index; and job satisfaction factors (planning issues, general attitudes, performance issues, management issues, supervisory issues, training and salary issues, and benefits issues). Regarding medical examination by an OM specialist, a plenty of data on health status as well as work ability, will be collected at enrolment phase, and during follow-up.

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