Subjective and Objective Evaluation Of Physical Activity Level And Its Relationship With Work Ability Of Nurses In...

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Occupational Health
• Sports Science

Background:

• Shift work imposes significant mental and physical pressure on nurses, impacting their work ability (WA).
• Physical activity level (PAL) is a key factor influencing nurses' WA.
• Evaluating nurses' WA and PAL is crucial due to their public healthcare responsibilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between physical activity level (PAL) and work ability (WA) in nurses.
• To utilize both subjective and objective methods for assessing PAL and its correlation with WA.
• To compare PAL and WA across different hospital departments.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive-analytical study conducted over 6 months.
• Work Ability Index (WAI) questionnaire for subjective WA assessment.
• International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for subjective PAL assessment.
• Xiaomi smart wristband (Mi Band Five) for objective PAL assessment over 7 days.
• Multiple regression analysis to determine the effect of PAL on WAI, controlling for demographics.

Main Results:

• 45% of nurses had moderate work ability, with 32% good and 16% excellent.
• 31% of nurses reported low PAL, 42% moderate, and 27% high PAL (subjective).
• Objective assessment revealed 52.5% of nurses had high PAL (above 100).
• A significant positive correlation was found between WAI and PAL using both subjective and objective evaluations.

Conclusions:

• Both subjective and objective assessments confirm a significant relationship between nurses' work ability and physical activity level.
• Findings support the development of interventions to enhance nurses' health and work performance.
• Targeted strategies can leverage physical activity to improve nurse well-being and job capacity.