Work capacity evaluation among nursing aides

Prevalence of and risk factors for different measures of low back pain among female nursing aides in Taiwanese nursing homes

BACKGROUND Although low back pain (LBP) among nursing staff, especially in nursing aides (NAs), has been a major health problem around the world, there is limited information on its prevalence in Taiwan. In addition, various measurements have been used to determine LBP; understanding the risk factors for each measurement of LBP is essential for prevention. This study aimed to assess the prevale...

Factors Influencing Psychological Empowerment of Nurse Aides in Nursing Homes

Evaluation of well-being at work among nursing professionals at a University Hospital.

Well-being at work is based on Positive Psychology, and is defined as a psychological state with positive affective links towards work and also towards the organisation. The purpose of this study was to look at the degree of well-being at work among nursing professionals who work at a University hospital and also identify differences between occupational categories and types of work contracts. ...

Evaluation of work capacity in Switzerland: a survey among psychiatrists about practice and problems.

QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY In Switzerland, psychiatric evaluations of work capacity for determining a person's eligibility for disability benefits are being criticised for a lack of transparency and high inter-rater variability. The aims of this study were to learn about the current practice of psychiatrists, to explore possible sources for lack of transparency and variability, and to contrast pract...

Evaluation of work-related accidents among Hamadan construction workers

Introduction: construction is one of the most important industries in which many workers start on activity. Sometimes, these industries workers are victims of different occupational accidents and injuries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the frequency and underlying reasons in construction accidents. Materials and methods: In this descriptive - analytical study, all construct...