Factors associated with work ability among employees of an Italian university hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A growing body of evidence clearly documents the benefits of integrated systems approaches to protecting and promoting the safety, health and well-being of workers. The purpose of this study is to provide a holistic view of the work ability of employees of an Italian University Hospital measuring their resources in relation to job demands. In particular, it examines socio-demographics, family and organizational antecedents of health professionals' work ability.

Methods

A survey was conducted to assess the work ability of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses and administrative staff, working at the University Hospital of Modena (Italy). The data collection allows us to get a sample of 443 workers, who correspond to 11% of the target population. Th

SUBMITTER: Casolari L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10768426 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature