Musculoskeletal disorders among nursing assistants in Spain; a comparative study between old people's homes and hospitals

被引：3

作者：

Camino Lopez, Miguel A. ^{[1
]}

Fontaneda, Ignacio ^{[2
]}

Gonzalez Alcantara, Oscar J. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Burgos, Econ Sci, Burgos, Spain

[2] Univ Burgos, Ind Engn, Burgos, Spain

来源：

SAFETY SCIENCE | 2021年 / 137卷

关键词：

Nursing assistants; Overexertion; Musculoskeletal disorders; LOW-BACK-PAIN; HEALTH-CARE; RISK-FACTORS; OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES; SHOULDER PAIN; WORK; NURSES; PREVALENCE; SAFETY; NECK;

D O I：

10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105182

中图分类号：

T [工业技术];

学科分类号：

08 ;

摘要：

An analysis of musculoskeletal injuries among nursing assistants and the duration of sick leave due to musculoskeletal-related injuries is presented. 33,200 injuries are analyzed in Spain, over the period 2013-2017. Our results showed differences for injuries, their causes and injured body parts, confirming a greater frequency of back-related injuries at old people's homes, and of shoulder-related injuries at hospitals. As regards organization at work, the highest number of injuries at old people's homes and hospitals were registered between 8:00 and 10:00 and, between 11:00 and 14:00 h, respectively. The average duration of sick leave at hospitals (35.63 days) was higher than at old people's homes (26.89). Differences that were influenced by the older average age of hospital workers. The lengthier duration of sick leave was associated with centers within the public sector. These results recommend active breaks and physical exercise for older workers, reviewing sick leave at public centers and the incorporation of ergonomic training.

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