Nurses’ steps, distance traveled, and perceived physical demands in a three-shift schedule

ABSTRACT:

Background

The physical job demands of hospital nurses are known to be very high. Although many studies have measured the physical activities of nurses subjectively using questionnaires, it remains necessary to quantify and measure nurses’ physical activity at work using objective indicators. This study was conducted to address this gap in the literature by analyzing nurses’ physical activity using both objective measurements and subjective perceptions. The number of steps, distance traveled, and actual work hours were measured during work, and the influence of related factors was analyzed.

Methods

Using a cross-sectional design, survey and activity tracking data were collected from nurses who worked in three shifts in two tertiary hospitals located in the capital region

SUBMITTER: Chang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9548108 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature