Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: There has been a plethora of research investigating the adverse health effects of shift work and to a lesser extent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).The health care industry, specifically nurses and nurse aides, is probably the most integrated profession with shift work.The high prevalence of the low back pain and injuries among nursing aides indicates the need of investigation on the physical and psychosoical demands for shiftwork.The objective of the current study was to determine the physical and psychosocial work demands for long-term nursing aides for different shifts (Day, Evening and Night) and shift lengths (8-hour versus 12-hour) and adverse musculoskeletal outcomes.
Author: Chunhui He
Institution: University of Cincinnati
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2520842292