| Document ID (ISN) | 77280 |
| CIS number |
01-1561 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1120-2971 - Prevenzione oggi |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Camerino D., Fattorini E., Molteni G., De Vito G. |
| Title |
The relationship between psycho-social factors, workload and epidemiological pathologies |
| Original title |
Relazione tra fattori psicosociali, carico lavorativo e patologie di rilievo epidemiologico [in Italian] |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan.-Mar. 1999, Vol.XI, No.1, p.43-69. Illus. 54 ref. |
| Abstract |
In order to evaluate the effect of psychosocial factors and related stress responses on the onset of musculoskeletal disorders, a study was conducted on 1182 nurses (949 women and 233 men) in three large Milan hospitals. The main task investigated was the transfer of patients. Psychosocial aspects were researched by using four different questionnaires and rating scales. Ailments were quantified by using a questionnaire developed and validated in Italy for the collection of data on back pain. Research results confirmed that objective evaluations of the physical load and subjective evaluations are consistent, that physical load is the main risk for back ailments and that there is a significant relationship between psychosocial factors, stress and fatigue. Based on this research, it is recommended that information and training for nurses consider the potential for change in the relationship between the individual and the organization in the management of workloads. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
musculoskeletal diseases; hospitals; stress factors; health care personnel; nursing personnel |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
lifting of loads; subjective assessment; work organization; social aspects; spinal column; questionnaire survey; fatigue |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Italy |
| Subject(s) |
Psychology and sociology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Mental stress and burnout
|
