Measurement and Evaluation of Health, Functional Capacity, Physical Fitness, and Daily Habits of Greek Female Healthcare Professionals Working in a Hospital Environment

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 383 - 383

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Background/Objectives: The wellness profile of healthcare professionals is crucial importance since it can affect the quality services. This study created a comprehensive health, functional capacity, physical fitness, and lifestyle behaviours in hospital professionals. Methods: A hundred female (age: 45.53 ± 2 yrs) underwent assessments their health (respiratory function/blood pressure/body circumference/body fat/body mass index/musculoskeletal pains), capacity (flexibility/balance), fitness (strength/aerobic capacity), daily habits (smoking/alcohol/caffeinated beverages/screen time/physical activity). Results: According to data analysis (descriptive statistics, paired t-tests analyze possible differences between right left sides), (a) 39% participants were overweight 28% obese, (b) 40–44% showed higher values than normal waist circumference systolic blood pressure, (c) 96% musculoskeletal pains. Functional demonstrated significant balance flexibility (p < 0.05) sides (right/left) low levels strength dynamic balance-agility. Moreover, 67% sample did not participate activities, while percentage increased screen time on weekdays (44%) weekends (61%). Finally, 36% smoked, 62% consumed alcohol, 92% caffeinated beverages (the majority within permissible limits). Conclusions: In conclusion, this contributes valuable insights into ensure optimal care for population.

Language: Английский

Risk factors for musculoskeletal and depressive symptoms among Brazilian healthcare workers from the HEROES cohort – a prospective longitudinal study

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 8

Published: March 18, 2025

Objectives. This study aimed to identify occupational, personal and psychosocial risk factors associated with musculoskeletal depressive symptoms in a cohort of Brazilian healthcare workers (HEROES). Methods. The prospective included 125 from the Healthcare System (SUS). Data were collected via e-surveys using sociodemographic questionnaire, Nordic Beck depression inventory, Copenhagen questionnaire Pittsburgh sleep quality index. follow-up response was 64, 52, 50 49% at 3, 6, 9 12-month follow-up, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression identified main for symptoms. Results. At 3 months, quality, burnout, age, stress, quantitative demands, skill development emotional demands recognition 6 justice, stress age 12 Conclusion. Personal significantly Future intervention studies should emphasize these factors, larger samples.

Language: Английский