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Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Nursing Assistants Working in Nursing Homes

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  • Kin Cheung

    (School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China)

  • Grace Szeto

    (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China)

  • Godfrey Kin Bun Lai

    (Hong Kong Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Hong Kong, China)

  • Shirley S. Y. Ching

    (School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China)

Abstract

The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms (WRMSs) in different body parts for nursing assistants (NAs) working in nursing homes is currently unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the extent of WRMSs in nursing assistants and the factors associated with them. Four hundred and forty NAs from 52 nursing homes, recruited by convenience sampling, participated in this cross-sectional study in 2014–2015. A valid and reliable study questionnaire was used to collect data. The results of our study found that 88.4% of NAs reported at least one body part with WRMSs. These NAs reported more symptoms in the shoulders than lower back. Adverse workstyle (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01–1.08) was the only factor associated with WRMSs after adjustment for potential confounders using multivariable logistic regression. This adverse workstyle could be developed because of physical and psychological work demands. Efforts should be directed at integrating “workstyle intervention” into lifestyle physical activity training to this group of healthcare workers.

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  • Kin Cheung & Grace Szeto & Godfrey Kin Bun Lai & Shirley S. Y. Ching, 2018. "Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Nursing Assistants Working in Nursing Homes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-14, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:15:y:2018:i:2:p:265-:d:130173
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