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[Musculoskeletal injuries in elderly caregivers]
Margarito Vega-Vélez1, María Guadalupe Vega-López2, Guillermo Julián González-Pérez3
1Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Hospital General Regional No. 46, Servicio de Urgencias. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|January 12, 2022
Summary
Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) affect 34.6% of elderly caregivers in Mexico. Female gender, long care hours, and social isolation are key risk factors for developing MSI.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Limited research exists on non-professional caregivers' health, particularly concerning musculoskeletal injuries (MSI).
- Caregiving demands can lead to MSI due to caregiver characteristics and environmental factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of MSI among elderly caregivers in a Mexican hospital.
- To identify factors associated with MSI in this population.
Main Methods:
- An analytical observational study was conducted with 283 elderly caregivers and their dependents.
- A questionnaire assessed 62 variables including environmental, care-related, and personal factors, and MSI locations.
- Statistical analysis involved descriptive and multivariate modeling.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of MSI among elderly caregivers was 34.6%.
- Associated factors included being female, comorbidities, care duration exceeding 13 hours/day for over 13 months, limited care space, and social isolation.
- These factors increased MSI risk by 1.9 to 12 times. Lumbar spine injuries were most common.
Conclusions:
- This study provides the first report on MSI prevalence and associated factors in Mexican elderly caregivers.
- Identified risk factors highlight areas for targeted interventions to prevent MSI in this vulnerable group.
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