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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit

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Work capacity evaluation among nursing aides.

Maria Silvia Monteiro¹, Neusa Maria Costa Alexandre, Daniela Milani

¹Nursing Department, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil. silmont@ufscar.br

Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P

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Aging workforces require assessing work capacity. This study found older nursing aides with obesity and longer tenure had lower work capacity, highlighting needs for targeted interventions.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Gerontology
Nursing Studies

Background:

Workforce aging is a global trend, necessitating research into maintaining worker capacity.
Nursing aides are crucial in healthcare, and their work capacity is vital for service quality.
Understanding factors affecting nursing aides' work capacity is essential for workforce planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the work capacity of nursing aides in a public health institute.
To identify demographic, work, and lifestyle factors associated with inadequate work capacity.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 241 nursing aides.
Univariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine factors associated with inadequate work capacity (score < 37).

Main Results:

Older age was significantly associated with inadequate work capacity.
Longer work duration at the institution correlated with reduced work capacity.
Higher body mass index (obesity) and lower present work capacity scores were linked to inadequate work capacity.

Conclusions:

Preventive strategies and interventions are needed to support and restore work capacity in aging nursing aides.
Identifying at-risk individuals based on age, tenure, BMI, and self-perceived capacity can guide targeted support.
This research provides data for developing health-promoting programs for nursing staff.