Physical Health and Work Ability among Healthcare Workers. A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Healthcare workers' age is increasingly rising, negatively affecting their physical health. In particular, workability is an emerging phenomenon that predominantly affects healthcare workers. This study aims to assess physical health status and workability among ageing healthcare workers. A cross-sectional study using the Work Ability Index (WAI) was performed. Data were collected in a university hospital in northern Italy. Data were collected voluntary through a questionnaire. Healthcare workers participating in the survey were contacted personally by two resident physicians. Thus, the total number of study participants was 220 among nursing aides, nurses, and physicians. Data were analyzed by performing ANOVA and regression to assess the differences between the healthcare workers and age

SUBMITTER: Garzaro G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9036298 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature