The association between occupational physical activity, psychosocial factors and perceived work ability among nurses.
nursing
occupational physical activity
perceived work ability
psychosocial factors
work ability
Journal
Journal of nursing management
ISSN: 1365-2834
Titre abrégé: J Nurs Manag
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9306050
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Oct 2020
Oct 2020
Historique:
received:
30
08
2019
revised:
10
07
2020
accepted:
03
08
2020
pubmed:
9
8
2020
medline:
29
7
2021
entrez:
9
8
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To examine the relationship between physical and psychosocial work-related risk factors and perceived work ability (PWA) among nurses. The work of nurses is challenging due to its high physical and mental workload. This might reduce PWA. A sustainable level of PWA is crucial to maintain well-being at work and to prevent early dropout. As a consequence, gaining a better understanding of which factors play a role in determining PWA is essential for health care organisations. The associations between work-related risk factors and PWA were investigated among 114 nurses from Ghent University Hospital, Belgium. PWA and psychosocial factors were subjectively assessed. Occupational physical activity (OPA) was objectively measured over a period of 2-5 days using two accelerometers. No association between OPA and PWA was found. Multiple linear regression models revealed that job demands were negatively associated with PWA, whereas job control showed a positive association with PWA. The results highlight the importance of psychosocial factors for more research on the PWA of nurses. Further investigation into the specific physical work demands of nurses is called for. Giving attention to psychosocial factors is crucial to enhance the PWA and well-being of nurses.
Sections du résumé
AIM
OBJECTIVE
To examine the relationship between physical and psychosocial work-related risk factors and perceived work ability (PWA) among nurses.
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
The work of nurses is challenging due to its high physical and mental workload. This might reduce PWA. A sustainable level of PWA is crucial to maintain well-being at work and to prevent early dropout. As a consequence, gaining a better understanding of which factors play a role in determining PWA is essential for health care organisations.
METHODS
METHODS
The associations between work-related risk factors and PWA were investigated among 114 nurses from Ghent University Hospital, Belgium. PWA and psychosocial factors were subjectively assessed. Occupational physical activity (OPA) was objectively measured over a period of 2-5 days using two accelerometers.
RESULTS
RESULTS
No association between OPA and PWA was found. Multiple linear regression models revealed that job demands were negatively associated with PWA, whereas job control showed a positive association with PWA.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
The results highlight the importance of psychosocial factors for more research on the PWA of nurses. Further investigation into the specific physical work demands of nurses is called for.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT
CONCLUSIONS
Giving attention to psychosocial factors is crucial to enhance the PWA and well-being of nurses.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
1696-1703Subventions
Organisme : Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds
ID : 01N01616
Organisme : Special Research Fund
Informations de copyright
© 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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