School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Feb 4;15(2):265. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15020265.
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.
目前尚不清楚在养老院工作的护理助理（NA）不同身体部位与工作相关的肌肉骨骼症状（WRMSs）的流行程度。本研究旨在确定护理助理的 WRMSs 程度以及与 WRMSs 相关的因素。2014-2015 年，通过便利抽样，从 52 家养老院招募了 440 名 NA 参与这项横断面研究。使用有效且可靠的研究问卷收集数据。我们的研究结果发现，88.4%的 NA 报告至少有一个身体部位存在 WRMSs。这些 NA 报告肩部症状多于下背部。调整潜在混杂因素后，使用多变量逻辑回归发现，不良工作方式（OR=1.04，95%CI=1.01-1.08）是与 WRMSs 相关的唯一因素。这种不良工作方式可能是由于身体和心理工作要求造成的。应该努力将“工作方式干预”纳入这组医护人员的生活方式体力活动训练中。
