Work capacity evaluation among nursing aides

Authors

  • Maria Silvia Monteiro Federal University of São Carlos; Nursing Department
  • Neusa Maria Costa Alexandre Campinas State University
  • Daniela Milani Federal University of São Carlos
  • Fernanda Fujimura Federal University of São Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342011000500021

Keywords:

Nurses' aides, Work capacity evaluation, Cross-sectional studies, Occupational health

Abstract

Work force aging generates the need to develop studied with the purpose to evaluate work capacity. The objective of this study was to analyze the work capacity of the nursing aides of a public health institute. A cross-sectional study was developed on the work capacity of these professionals regarding their demographic, work and lifestyle characteristics (n=241). A univariate logistic regression analysis was performed with inadequate work capacity (score below 37) as the dependent variable. There was an association with age (the eldest), work time at the institution (the oldest), body mass index (obesity) and item 1 of the work capacities index: present work capacity. This information can be used to create preventive measures and restore work capacity.

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Published

2011-10-01

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Original Article

How to Cite

Monteiro, M. S., Alexandre, N. M. C., Milani, D., & Fujimura, F. (2011). Work capacity evaluation among nursing aides. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 45(5), 1177-1182. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342011000500021