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Gillisdotter, Anna. "Att delta i en Fatigue Management kurs – upplevelser från personer med MS-fatigue." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Hälsa och rehabilitering, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-67521.
Full textThe purpose of this study was to describe how people with MS fatigue experience the structure and content of the FM course, and if the course helped them to handle their MS fatigue in their daily lives. A qualitative method of semi structured interviews was used. Data is analysed with directed qualitative content analysis. The result shows that the participants felt that the course was educative but strenuous. The course gave them knowledge and strategies for managing MS fatigue in everyday life. The main finding is considered how the participants experience the course supported them managing the MS fatigue in everyday life through the use of strategies and tools. In the discussion, the aspect of the result of how participants became more active, despite the added rest in relation to the activity balance, is taken. The aspect of the occupational assistant's expertise in assistive devices and supporting participants in using this could also be made possible in the course. The conclusion is that more studies are needed to study Fatigue Management's impact on activity from the activity balance perspective.
Lindberg, Monika. "Arbetsterapeutiska interventioner vid sjukdomsrelaterad fatigue - en litteraturstudie." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för hälsovetenskap, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-69600.
Full textAbstract The purpose of this literature study was to describe occupational therapeutic interventions in illness-related fatigue and their effects. In order to answer the purpose of the study, a literature study was chosen based on analysis of quantitative research. The results of this literature study were based on eighteen articles. The results showed that most of the occupational therapy interventions were activity-focused and based on the self-management principle, where the role of the occupational therapist is to help and support the person to handle his fatigue. The most common intervention was the Fatigue Management course described in nine articles, and all of which were conducted with people with MS diagnosis. In eleven of the articles it showed that the interventions had effect on illness-related fatigue. Fatigue was the primary outcome measure measured in most articles. The most commonly used assessment tool used to measure the effect of interventions was instruments that assessed the impact of fatigue, such as Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). The conclusion of this study is that there are mainly studies where occupational therapy interventions in MS related fatigue have been studied and that they affect fatigue positively. On the other hand, there is a knowledge gap about which occupational therapy interventions are used in illness-related fatigue in, for example, cancer, rheumatic diseases or acquired brain injuries as well as any possible effect. Keywords: Occupational therapy, fatigue, patient education, self-management.
Rashedi, Ehsan. "Localized Muscle Fatigue: Theoretical and Practical Aspects in Occupational Environments." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/78324.
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Cox, Diane Lindsey. "An evaluation of an occupational therapy inpatient intervention for chronic fatigue syndrome." Thesis, King's College London (University of London), 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.327012.
Full textMollica, John A. "Exploring the Relationship between Patient Acuity and Fatigue among Nurses." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1587375659501817.
Full textEdwards, Noreen L. "The Effects of Person-centered Expressive Arts on Compassion Fatigue in Social Workers." Thesis, Saybrook University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10791070.
Full textSocial workers witness tragedy on a daily basis, meaning they regularly face significant risks for mental and physical exhaustion, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people or animals in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree that it can create a secondary traumatic stress for the helper. Person-Centered Expressive Arts (PCEA) is a group process that facilitates therapeutic growth through integrated use of art, movement, writing, and music.
This mixed method case study examined the impact of a PCEA group process on compassion fatigue in social workers. Two research questions were examined: “What is the impact of PCEA group process on participants’ compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress?” and, “What other impacts do participants report resulting from the PCEA group process?” Five social workers with M.S. degrees and at least 3 years of full-time work experience and who self-reported feeling tired, depressed, and/or stressed as a result of their job participated in the study. The group process was conducted over four 3-hour sessions and included movement or meditation, a visual art activity, and group sharing. Compassion fatigue was assessed prior to the group process through an online compassion fatigue assessment.
During the group process, data were collected through the researcher’s direct observation and participant-observation, and participants’ art expression. After the group process, participants completed the online assessment again and took part in one in-depth interview that was audio-recorded and transcribed. Within- and cross-case analyses were produced to determine the effects of the group process on participants’ experiences of compassion fatigue.
Findings indicated that all participants suffered from compassion fatigue before the study began and, to a lesser degree, after the study ended. Four out of the five participants outlined ways that PCEA eased their compassion fatigue by helping them regain lost parts of themselves, release pent-up emotions and energy, and recognize anew the need for work-life balance and self-care.
These findings align with past research, which found that the use of expressive arts increased participants’ abilities to identify, voice, and understand emotions; discover intuitive and spiritual aspects of themselves; release energy; and improve problem solving. Future studies are advised to further expand the body of research on the specific impacts of these group processes for compassion fatigue in helping professionals.
Lee, Jung Yong. "Quantifying the effects of experience on motor behaviors during simulated occupational tasks." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/19243.
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Cavallaro, Liz. "Employee Wellbeing and Compassion Fatigue among Animal Caregivers| A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3740298.
Full textThe purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the experience of employee wellbeing and compassion fatigue (CF) in the animal care industry. According to Figley and Roop (2006) in Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community, compassion fatigue is found at every level among the caregivers in animal-related fields. Utilizing hermeneutic phenomenology, this study explored the experience of employee wellbeing (EW) and compassion fatigue via interviews with 11 participants who are paid, full-time employees from a diverse array of animal shelters. Data analysis followed van Manen’s (1990) description of the inventive thoughtful attitude, which takes place through an ongoing process of writing and reflecting throughout and after data collection to capture participant narratives.
The interpretation of the findings and incorporation of relevant literature led to the development of six key conclusions: 1. Personal History: Participants’ prior life experiences and personal histories are relevant to, and may have implications for, the experience of compassion fatigue. 2. Social Construct: Participant understanding of compassion fatigue is socially constructed, developed through comparisons to, interactions with and support from others. 3. Dirty Work: The perception of animal caregiving as a form of “dirty work” has consequences for the experience of employee wellbeing and compassion fatigue. 4. Three-Tier Approach: Participants use two frequently promoted strategies to combat compassion fatigue: self-care and compassion satisfaction, but they also engage in proactive behaviors, implying a three-tier approach to coping with and combatting CF and improving employee wellbeing. 5. Levels of Responsibility: Participants believe the responsibility to develop and employ appropriate solutions to address issues of compassion fatigue and employee wellbeing exists on three different levels: individual, organizational, and societal. 6. Primary Outcomes: Two primary outcomes are evident from the experience of compassion fatigue—if caregivers are unable to combat the syndrome, they may reach a breaking point and burn out of the field; alternatively they may overcome CF, continue in their work and thrive.
Implications for research, theory and practice are presented. A better understanding of CF will allow for more effective planning, preparation and intervention at each level of responsibility. The contributions of this study offer constructive ideas for both individuals and organizations to incorporate into their efforts to reduce CF, improve EW, and hopefully avoid burnout and turnover.
David, Daniel P. "Resilience as a Protective Factor Against Compassion Fatigue in Trauma Therapists." ScholarWorks, 2011. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/1027.
Full textLindh, Caroline, and Veronica Persson. "En litteraturöversikt om arbetsterapeutiska strategier vid hjärntrötthet efter stroke samt personers erfarenheter av hjärntrötthet efter stroke." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-86090.
Full textBackground: Mental fatigue is a common consequence after a stroke. Mental fatigue implies that the person is mentally tired and the brain is not able to process several things at the same time, which affects the person's everyday life. Mental fatigue can be described as a hidden dysfunction and it could be difficult for the person and the surroundings to understand the mental fatigue. Strategies from occupational therapists can support people with mental fatigue to manage their fatigue and create a meaningful and functioning everyday life. Purpose: The purpose of the literature review was to describe experiences of living with mental fatigue after a stroke and occupational therapy strategies that make everyday life easier for people living with mental fatigue after a stroke. Method: A literature review was chosen as a method. The data collection was done in five databases that contained scientific articles in medicine and health. Eight qualitative studies and one RCT study were included according to the inclusion criteria and the quality review. The studies were analyzed in four steps and the analysis resulted in four categories. Results: The articles come from different countries, published between 2008 and 2021 and all participants were over 18 years old. The analysis resulted in four categories: Experience of mental fatigue, Rest and recovery, Adapted environment and Choice of activities. The participants had difficulty coping with everyday life and the mental fatigue affected the activity performance. Several participants experienced anxiety and fear of suffering a new stroke in the future. Conclusion: The results showed that people living with mental fatigue had difficulty managing everyday life and it affected people’s activity performance as well as participation in social interactions. Several participants in the studies stated that the mental fatigue could not be rested and that it was difficult to know when the mental fatigue occurred. Furthermore, the participants experienced that the environment affected mental fatigue both positively and negatively depending on the environment they were in. The literature review showed that there was limited research on occupational therapy and rehabilitation for people with mental fatigue after stroke. Occupational therapists had an important role in rehabilitation to educate different strategies for managing mental fatigue.
Granberg, Lisa, and Linette Larsson. "En kartläggning av det arbetsterapeutiska arbetet för att främja aktivitet för personer med MS-relaterad fatigue : En enkätstudie." Thesis, Örebro universitet, Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-73479.
Full textWeckman, Angelica, and Jalmelin Sara Brage. "Post-stroke fatigue och dess påverkan på aktivitetsutförandet - En scoping review." Thesis, Hälsohögskolan, Jönköping University, HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-49250.
Full textBackground: Post-stroke fatigue is a common symptom, of the individuals affected by stroke experiencing about half fatigue. The symptoms may be due to a combination of stroke and difficulty in coping with the new situation. Aim: The purpose was to identify how the execution of activities is affected for individuals with post-stroke fatigue based on previous research on the subject. Method: The design of the study was a scoping review. Literature search resulted in 16 articles as well as seven articles from manual searches. The result is based on a total of 23 scientific articles. Content analysis on the results of all articles was conducted. Results: The results of this study show that the majority of stroke sufferers experience fatigue as a problem in everyday life, which the individual has difficulty coping with. Post-stroke fatigue has a negative impact and restricts the individual's activity performance. Occupational therapeutic rehabilitation for individuals with post-stroke fatigue shows positive and lasting effects and can reduce the individual's subjective experience of the symptom. Conclusion: Individuals with post-stroke fatigue have difficulty adapting and accepting their current life situation. Activity performance is negatively affected as these individuals do not understand how their fatigue should be handled. An occupational therapist can facilitate individuals with post-stroke Fatigue and find strategies to deal with their current life situation.
Bengtsson, Emma, and Julia Wolter. "Arbetsterapeuters erfarenheter av att använda arbetsterapeutiska interventioner för personer med multipel skleros." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-86217.
Full textPurpose. The purpose of the study was to investigate and describe occupational therapists' experiences of using occupational therapy interventions for people with multiple Sclerosis (MS). Method. A convenience sample was used. The request was sent out in the group "Occupational therapists on facebook" and occupational therapists who worked with people with MS were searched via websites on the internet and contacted to be recruited as participants in the study. To answer the purpose, a qualitative approach was chosen and to collect data for the study, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Results. The analysis resulted in four categories: “Fatigue management course” which described how the occupational therapist works with occupational balance, everyday structure, energy saving strategies and the importance of rest. “Conducting occupational therapy interventions in groups” highlighted how the positive effects of group dynamics contributed to the work with people with MS when cognitive training, hand training and creative activity were conducted in groups. “Individual occupational therapy interventions” described interventions that are individualized for people with MS unique needs such as housing adaptation, compensatory aids and activity training. “The occupational therapist's profession-specific competencies” described occupational therapists' abutment and competence in a client-centered and evidence-based approach, ability to teamwork, improvement and development work and ability to coach people with MS. Conclusion. Fatigue management course is an extremely important occupational therapy group intervention for people with MS that should be offered at an early stage of the disease. Individually adapted aids are needed for people with MS to make everyday life easier. Occupational therapists must make demands for improvement and skills development. Digital tools need to be used to benefit people with MS rehabilitation even during a pandemic. Larger studies are needed to highlight a larger national perspective, as well as to investigate what conditions are needed to implement national guidelines in a more efficient way and more evenly within Sweden.
Wan, Margaret. "Assessment of occupational heat strain." [Tampa, Fla] : University of South Florida, 2006. http://purl.fcla.edu/usf/dc/et/SFE0001661.
Full textJönsson, Hanna, and Madelen Ödman. "Påverkan av smärta och fatigue i vardagslivet vid reumatiska sjukdomar : En kvalitativ studie." Thesis, Örebro universitet, Hälsoakademin, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-15691.
Full textKilfoil, Monica Rosemonde. "Reliable isokinetic evaluation of strength and neuromuscular fatigue to determine the effects of pyridostigmine in subjects with post-poliomyelitis syndrome." Thesis, McGill University, 1992. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=56980.
Full textSedighi, Alireza. "Applications of Motor Variability for Assessing Repetitive Occupational Tasks." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/77947.
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Miller, Elizabeth M. "Balancing Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue| The Professional Quality of Life of Title IX Coordinators." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10825128.
Full textTitle IX Coordinators are educational administrators who play a critical role in providing campus environments free of sex discrimination, harassment, and violence. Their work is demanding, highly regulated, and set in an increasingly volatile political context. There is little research on the experiences of these administrators. Utilizing the Professional Quality of Life framework, this qualitative study explored the experiences of 20 Title IX Coordinators to understand their professional quality of life and organizational factors that influence their experiences. Findings revealed participants’ satisfaction was drawn from passion for “the work” and making a positive impact in their communities, and fatigue and burnout were tied to an intense and overwhelming workload. While fatigue can lead to a breaking point, moderating influences, e.g., coping strategies and balancing compassion with neutrality, mitigated negative factors. Institutional resistance and lack of understanding across stakeholders contributed to compassion fatigue, while institutional commitment and supportive interpersonal relationships affirmed the Title IX Coordinator’s experience. Implications include expanding the Title IX Coordinator’s passion for gender equity across the institution, and building institutional capacity to adequately respond to complaints, to benefit both the experience of the Title IX Coordinator and campus communities at large. Recommendations for policy and practice include creating Title IX teams, institutionalizing campus climate surveys, and supervision committed to building supportive working environments. Future research is recommended on how intersecting identities influence the Title IX Coordinator experience, and understanding campus attitudes toward Title IX and other civil-rights based responsibilities among constituent groups.
Bojan, Steta, and Lundeberg Sofia. "Arbetsterapeuters erfarenheter av interventioner för individer med hjärntrötthet : En kvalitativ studie." Thesis, Högskolan i Jönköping, Hälsohögskolan, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-36205.
Full textIntroduction: Previous researches indicate that mental fatigue is a complex condition that adversely affects the individual's life situation and can cause imbalance in everyday activities. Aim: To describe occupational therapists' experiences of interventions for individuals with mental fatigue. Method: A qualitative design was chosen to answer the purpose of this study. Target selection was used to elect ten occupational therapists with experience in the field. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews with open interview questions. Content analysis was conducted on the transcribed interviews, resulting in one theme, three categories and seven subcategories. Result: The result was summarized in a theme: Occupational therapist as a coach with focus on the individual. The categories were; Information and counseling: the importance of informing patients and relatives about mental fatigue as well as the benefit of interaction. Strategies: further interventions were enabled through patients identifying and acquiring insight of his or her own situation. Assistive devices: individualized assistive devices could support the patient's everyday life. Conclusions: Results showed that there were no ready-made interventions for patients with mental fatigue and that the interventions had to be individualized for each specific individual. The purpose of the interventions was to teach patients to deal with their mental fatigue and
Emery, Catherine E. "Relieving Post-stroke Fatigue Using a Group-based Educational Training Approach." VCU Scholars Compass, 2015. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/3875.
Full textNahi, Pia. "Occupational Adaptation in Individuals with Ehler-Danlos Hypermobility Type: A Qualitative Study of Personal Perspectives." Thesis, Jönköping University, Hälsohögskolan, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-51980.
Full textLundblad, Anette, and Minna Kantola. "Arbetsterapeutiska interventioner för vuxna med ME/CFS och betydelsen för aktivitetsbalans : En litteraturöversikt." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Hälsa och rehabilitering, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-79451.
Full textFu, Xi. "Self-rated health and respiratory symptoms among civil aviation pilots : Occupational and non-occupational risk factors." Doctoral thesis, Uppsala universitet, Arbets- och miljömedicin, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-318806.
Full textMetwali, Mahmoud. "Motor variability, task performance, and muscle fatigue during training of a repetitive lifting task: adapting motor learning topics to occupational ergonomics research." Diss., University of Iowa, 2019. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/6803.
Full textHedberg, Eva-Karin, and Amanda Granberg. "Arbetsterapeuters erfarenheter av att arbeta med personer som har hjärntrötthet efter stroke." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Avdelningen för arbetsterapi, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-168720.
Full textEngström, Madelene, and Ella Brehme. "Unga vuxna med stressproblematik : – Arbetsterapeuters upplevelser och erfarenheter." Thesis, Hälsohögskolan, Jönköping University, HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-49302.
Full textThe aim of this study was to investigate occupational therapists, working in primary health care center, experience and perception of working with young adults with stress related disorders. The study progressed emanated from a qualitative method consisting of semi structured interviews. Participants were recruited from different health care centers, with a purposive sampling and a snowball sampling, totally ten participants participated. The material was analyzed and interpreted and resulted in three main categories: To give the patient professional and emotional support, To create understanding for the significance of activities and To create change. The results show that occupational therapists perceived that the cause of stress was imbalance in the activities of young adults. They are encouraged by societal norms to multitask and to keep busy and they have difficulties to implement recovering activities. This contributed to increased stress and finally led to exhaustion. Group treatment was perceived as a good tool to create discussions about stress and to remove the stigma from stress related disorders. The occupational therapists experienced difficulties in formulating prestige driven goals. The biggest change was perceived to be the small changes in everyday life, this made a difference for the rehabilitation. The conclusion was that emotional and professional support is important. Experience also shows that creating understanding for the significance of activities is needed to make a change.
Lundgren, Linnéa, and Hanna Viberg. "Vardagen för personer med hjärtsvikt : En litteraturöversikt." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Avdelningen för arbetsterapi, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-168727.
Full textAndersson, Daniel, and Emma Hellmark. "Arbetsterapeutens roll för personer med diagnosen myalgisk encefalomyelit/kroniskt trötthetssyndrom : En litteraturöversikt." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för hälsovetenskap, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-79099.
Full textBackground: ME/CFS is a serious, chronic and complex systemic disease which often and dramatically limits the activity of the affected. The existing scientific evidence of interventions regarding function and disability is limited. The current level of knowledge indicates that the occupational therapist can contribute to the care for people with ME/CFS, but there is a need for further research. Aim: The aim of this literature overview was to map out and describe current research regarding the role of the occupational therapist for people diagnosed with ME/CFS. Method: Data collection for the literature overview was conducted based on developed selection criterias in three relevant databases; PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO which resulted in ten articles, seven quantitative and three qualitative studies. The quality of the included studies were assessed and finally a latent content analysis was completed which resulted in four categories. Result: The content analysis resulted in four categories: to supply a client centered support for strategies in activity, to adjust therapeutic approach in occupational adaptation, to consider the therapeutic value of the group treatment, and to contribute to the professional team collaboration. Conclusion: The expertise of the occupational therapist is an important contribution to rehabilitation due to the complex occupational situation for people diagnosed with ME/CFS.
Allin, Leigh Jouett. "Identification and Modification of Risk Factors Contributing to Slip- and Trip-Induced Falls." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/104155.
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Slips, trips, and falls are a serious public health concern, given that falls contribute to a large number of injuries and deaths. Falls are particularly concerning among older adults, who are reported to fall more frequently, and within occupational settings, where falls cause a larger number of injuries and a significant economic burden. To reduce the number of falls, there is a need to better understand risk factors contributing to falls, and to develop and evaluate improved balance training interventions to prevent falls. Four studies were conducted to address these needs: two studies aimed to better understand risk factors contributing to falls, including fatigue and balance reactions after slipping, and two studies aimed to develop and evaluate improved balance training interventions to reduce risk of falls due to slipping and tripping. This work focused on slipping and tripping, because slips and trips are reported to cause a large number of injuries and falls among both workers and older adults. The first study investigated the effect of performing occupationally-relevant fatigue-inducing physical work on trip and fall risk among healthy young adults, and results showed that performing a simulated manual material handling task (i.e. moving and stacking boxes using a two-wheeled dolly) did not affect risk of tripping and falling. The second study investigated the relationship between balance reactions after slipping and the outcome of the slip. Results showed that balance reactions of the feet predicted the outcome of the slip (i.e. recovering balance or one of three types of slip-induced falls) with 87% accuracy. We also identified characteristics of balance reactions that can improve the likelihood of successfully averting a fall. The third study evaluated the efficacy of two low-tech reactive balance training (RBT) methods for reducing slip-induced fall risk among young adults. These methods involved practicing balance reactions after slip-like perturbations, induced either unexpectedly or volitionally. Results showed that both RBT methods improved reactive balance after slipping, but through different mechanisms. The fourth study evaluated the efficacy of a RBT intervention targeting both slipping and tripping among older adults. Results showed that RBT improved reactive balance during both slipping and tripping, and reduced the incidence of slip-induced falls. In conclusion, these results help to better understand risk factors contributing to falls, and support the use of practical reactive balance training interventions targeting both slipping and tripping to reduce fall risk.
Almeida, Lenira Maria Wanderley Santos de. "Fadiga no trabalho em enfermeiras/os da estratégia saúde da família." Universidade de São Paulo, 2014. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/83/83131/tde-20022015-161019/.
Full textThis is a study about the presence of signs of fatigue in female and male nurses who work in Family Health Strategy (FHS), in the city of Arapiraca, Alagoas, Brazil. It is a quantitative, cross-sectional and analytical study whose objectives were: to describe the self-reported signs of fatigue of female and male nurses according to the variables of an international, validated questionnaire that is widely used in Brazil; to analyze if the socio-demographic characteristics of these professionals present association with the fatigue scores calculated according to the questionnaire; to analyze if the occupational characteristics of these professionals present association with the fatigue scores calculated according to the questionnaire and to discuss the correlations between the self-reported signs of fatigue and the socio-demographic and occupational characteristics. The participants of the study were 51 female and male nurses of family health teams deployed in the municipality whose coverage is 80.4%. After the research was approved by the Research Ethics Committee, opinion nº 499.997, data were collected with the application of tools for the characterization of the subjects (socio-demographic and occupational) and fatigue self-administered questionnaire. Data were statistically treated and subjected to bivariate analysis and significance tests. The results showed that these nurses are 32 years old on average, 86,3% were married women who declared being dark-skinned, with the average family monthly income of R$ 7577,00; 50% or more have more than one job, practice exercise at least once a week, have been working as nurses for at least 7 years and in the Family Health Strategy for at least 4 years. As to the signs of fatigue, they occasionally or rarely present a few signs, foretelling the working deleterious effects on these professionals, but they are not still fatigued. The applied tests showed that there is a significant association between self-referenced signal sand age, physical exercise and work time in nursing and in the FHS. It was concluded that the worker sthatareless than32 years old, who practice physical exercise at least once a week, have less than seven years working in nursing and less than four years of workin the FHS are more protected and there fore are less likely to develop occupational fatigue, corroborating with the results of other published researches. It is recommended that the responsible authorities for care and occupational health provide measures to protect the health of these worker swith special attention to physical exercise in order to reduce tension sin labor relations and to control the deleterious effects of work on the worker\'s health.
Silva, Fabio José da. "A capacidade para o trabalho e a fadiga entre trabalhadores de enfermagem." Universidade de São Paulo, 2011. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/7/7140/tde-05072011-074244/.
Full textThe workers´ health is capital and its loss may jeopardize their quality of life and productivity, and lead to their early retirement. The activities performed by the nursing workers expose them to workloads which may result in a mental and physical strain processes. This epidemiological transversal study aims to characterize the nursing workers in the medical and surgical units in University Hospital of University of São Paulo regarding sociodemographic and professional data, and to verify the association between fatigue and their work ability. The target population was composed of 117 nursing workers. Data were collected using the following three instruments: Questionnaire of demographic and professional characteristics, Work Ability Index (WAI) and Chalder Fatigue Scale. The WAI and the fatigue score internal consistency was evaluated by the Cronbach Alpha.The KolmogonovSmirnov test, the Spearman correlation coefficient and the MannWhitney and KrushalWallis tests were applied to verify the study variables adjustment to normal distribution. A multiple linear regression equation was achieved, in which the WAI was the dependent variable and all the further ones were independent: fatigue, gender, marital status, age, educational level, family income, occupation, shift, number of different workplaces, time spent on transport, working time at the current workplace and as a professional. It was considered statistically expressive when p<0.05 in all the analyses. The results show that the individuals´ average age is 39.4 years old, 88% of them are women, 55% are married and 75% have a monthly family income that ranges from R$ 1,500.00 to R$ 4,500.00. As for the professional characteristics, 24% are nurses, 47% are nursing technicians and 29% are auxiliary nurses: 79% work exclusively at a single place, 54% have been working for more than 10 years at the same workplace; and 23% spend from two to six hours a day on transport to the workplace and back. Functional limitations have been found among 19% of the workers, 16 of whom demonstrate limitations regarding the use of stretchers and/or wheelchairs for patients´ referral or transfer. Among the medical diagnosed selfreported morbidities, the most prevalent ones are: musculoskeletal diseases, mental disorders and obesity. The average WAI scored 39.4, considered as a good workability and the inappropriate one (moderate and low) reached 35% of the sample. Fatigue was detected among 52% of the individuals. Data also show that the following independent variables: fatigue, working time at the same workplace, and nursing technician occupation if compared to the nurse one, have an expressive influence (p<0.05) on the WAI. Investing in improvements in both the worker´s lifestyle and his working environment, is absolutely crucial in order to reduce fatigue levels as well as to maintain, improve and regain his work ability.
Freeman, Kecia Rachel. "Exploring the Lived Experiences of Supervising Child Protection Social Workers." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2652.
Full textHughes, Ian M. "The "Who", "When", and "How" of Workplace Support Provision: An Exploration of Workplace Support Provision Likelihood and Citizenship Fatigue Assessing Individual and Contextual Factors." Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1617284832734291.
Full textWelle, Maria Cristina Stolf. "Fadiga e capacidade para o trabalho entre trabalhadores rurais de flores e plantas da região de Holambra - SP." [s.n.], 2008. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/310987.
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Resumo: Nos últimos anos, ocorreram profundas transformações no meio rural brasileiro. O crescimento, a incorporação tecnológica, competitividade no setor de plantas e flores determinou transformações radicais no processo de trabalho, o que gerou mudanças ambientais, nas cargas de trabalho e nos seus efeitos à saúde, ficando os trabalhadores expostos a riscos diversificados. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi caracterizar o perfil sociodemográfico, estilo de vida e condições de trabalho, avaliar a capacidade para o trabalho e percepção de fadiga dos trabalhadores de flores e plantas na região de Holambra. Trata-se de estudo transversal realizado em quatro empresas no qual foi utilizado um questionário com dados sociodemográficos, estilo de vida, trabalho e riscos no trabalho; Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho (ICT), Occupational Stress Questionnaire (três questões) e questionário de Fadiga. A amostra foi composta por 154 trabalhadores, dos quais 53,9% eram homens, com média de 30,8 anos de idade (DP 10,6) e baixa escolaridade. A capacidade para o trabalho foi ótima para 66 (42,9%), boa para 65 (42,2%); moderada para 21 (13,6%) e baixa para dois trabalhadores (1,3%). Os principais riscos/perigos no trabalho relatados foram: ergonômicos, movimentos repetitivos e pressão no trabalho. Houve uma correlação significativa entre a baixa capacidade para o trabalho e o sexo feminino (p=0,0011). A média de fadiga das mulheres 66,5 (DP 14,3) foi maior que a dos homens 58,9 (DP 16,0). No sexo feminino e masculino a percepção da fadiga se manifestou mais na dificuldade de concentração e atenção, seguida da sonolência e falta de disposição para o trabalho e projeções de fadiga sobre o corpo. Os três escores parciais apresentaram-se mais elevados no sexo feminino. Estes dados sugerem a necessidade de ações que visem a promoção à saúde, facilidade e melhoria do acesso à educação, e da importância da continuidade de estudos sobre saúde, trabalho e gênero, para analisar a interseção entre a esfera produtiva e a doméstica.
Abstract: In recent years, profound changes have occurred in rural Brazil. The growth, the technological incorporation, competitiveness in the sector of plants and flowers determined radical transformation in the work process, which has generated environmental changes in the work loads and its effects on health, leaving workers exposed to multiple risks. The objective of this research was to point out the social-demographic profile, life style and working conditions, to evaluate the capacity for that work and perception of fatigue by workers of flowers and plants in the region of Holambra. A cross-sectional study was conducted in four companies in which the questionnaire was used with social-demographic data, life style, work and occupational risks: Work Ability Index (WAI), Occupational Stress Questionnaire (three questions) and the Questionnaire of Fatigue. The sample was composed by 154 workers, of which 53,9% were men, with an average age of 30,8 years (SD 10,6), low schooled. The work ability was considered excellent for 66 (42,9%), good for 65 (42,2%), moderate for (13,6%) and low for two workers (1,3%). The main risks/hazards at the workplace were reported: ergonomic, repetitive movements and pressure at work. There was a significant correlation between low capacity for work and the female (p=0,0011). The average of fatigue for women 66,5 (SD 14,3) was higher than that of men 58,9 (SD 16,0). Perception of fatigue by the female and male was higher in the difficulty of concentration and attention, followed by drowsiness and lack of disposal to work and projections of fatigue on the body. The three partial scores are higher among females. These data suggest the need for actions that aim to promote healthcare, facility and improvement in the access to education, and the importance of continuity of studies on health, work and gender, to analyse the intersection between the productive and domestic sphere.
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Johnson, Ryan Christopher. "Exploring the Energy Link between Emotion Regulation at Work and Health Behaviors." Scholar Commons, 2014. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/5047.
Full textAasa, Ulrika. "Ambulance Work : Relationships between occupational demands, individual characteristics and health-related outcomes." Doctoral thesis, Umeå : Umeå universitet, 2005. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-478.
Full textLarsman, Pernilla. "On the relation between psychosocial work environment and musculoskeletal symptoms : a structural equation modeling approach /." Stockholm : Arbetslivsinstitutet, förlagstjänst, 2006. http://ebib.arbetslivsinstitutet.se/ah/2006/ah2006_02.pdf.
Full textSá, Eduardo Costa. "Fatores de risco para a síndrome visual associado ao uso do computador em operadores de duas centrais de teleatendimento em São Paulo, Brasil." Universidade de São Paulo, 2010. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/6/6134/tde-12032012-150835/.
Full textThe visual syndrome associated with computer use (CVS) is an eye disorder that is currently being studied for its high prevalence worldwide and is becoming increasingly common in some professions. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of this syndrome among operators from two call centers located in São Paulo (n = 476). A quantitative cross-sectional observational study was performed, by means of a questionnaire containing questions about: socio-demographics, lifestyle habits, occupational history, work status, satisfaction factors, discomfort factors at work and psychosocial factors related to work. The case definition was based on the concept of Computer Vision Syndrome from Blehm (2005), i.e. the presence of one or more ocular specific symptoms occurring in a frequency greater than or equal to \"sometimes\". Statistical analysis was performed for absolute and relative frequencies and examined the association by chi-square. The variables that showed p < 0.20 or which were described in the explanation of eye disorders were included in multiple regression analysis. In the final model remained variables that showed descriptive levels below 5 per cent (p < 0.05). The symptoms reported were: visual fatigue (73.9 per cent ), heaviness in the eyes (68.2 per cent ), burning eyes (54.6 per cent ), tearing (43.9 per cent ) and vision impairment (43.5 per cent ). The prevalence of CVS among operators was 54.6 per cent . Other associations found were: being female (OR 2.6, 95 per cent CI 1.6-4.1), lack of recognition during work (OR 1.4, 95 per cent CI 1.1 to 1.8); organization of work in telemarketing (OR 1.4, 95 per cent CI 1.1 to 1.7) and work demands (OR 1.1, 95 per cent CI 1.0 to 1.3).This study showed the importance of organizational characteristics and psychosocial factors at work as related to the presence of CVS in telemarketing operators
Cherrie, Carron C. "Traumatic loss and transformative life experiences : the lived experience of Green Cross traumatologists deployed to the New York City World Trade Center disaster." [Tampa, Fla] : University of South Florida, 2006. http://purl.fcla.edu/usf/dc/et/SFE0001619.
Full textSavin, Jonathan. "Simulation de la variabilité du mouvement induite par la fatigue musculaire pour la conception ergonomique de postes de travail." Thesis, Sorbonne université, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019SORUS349.
Full textEvery human movement presents an inter- and intra-individual variability. This variability of movement (MV) affects trajectories, coordinations, motor forces as well as muscular activations. However, to date, MV is almost ignored in the workstations design and there is no means to simulate it. The objective of this work was therefore to develop a virtual human (VH) to simulate the effects of one source of VM (muscle fatigue) on a reference task (a repetitive pointing task). A VH controller has been developed. Based on Xia and Frey-Law muscle fatigue model by, it implements controls designed to simulate some effects of muscle fatigue (exertion limitation, transfer of motor activity, reduction of trajectory tracking performance). The actuation of the VH is calculated by quadratic optimization using a dynamic simulation physics engine. Movement data was analyzed to identify fatigue-induced MV during the pointing activity, and to validate the proposed VH controls. An laboratory experiment has been carried out. Principal component analysis (PCA) of kinematic data identified the degrees of freedom involved in the VM and detected transitions of movement patterns with fatigue. This VH demonstrator simulates some characteristics of the MV observed. Improvements of the HV are proposed, however it can already be used to make designers more aware of effects of the VM in occupational risks prevention from the first steps of workstations design
Lacaze, Denise Helena de Castro. ""Efeitos de um programa de exercícios no desconforto músculoesquelético dos segmentos corporais de operadores de telemarketing"." Universidade de São Paulo, 2006. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/5/5160/tde-16082006-153109/.
Full textThe objective of this survey is to assess the telemarketing operators discomfort and mental and physical fatigue at the airway company call center before and after applying an exercise program. The objective of this survey is to assess the telemarketing operators discomfort and mental and physical fatigue at the airway company call center before and after applying an exercise program. The body map of Corlett and Bishop with a visual analogic scale and the Chalder fatigue questionnaire was applied to 84 telemarketing operators from the experimental and control groups. The experimental group has attended a 10 minutes exercise daily session and the control group a 10 minutes daily rest break. The exercise showed that is more effective than a rest break to prevent discomfort development and is important to repetitive strain injuries prevention because discomfort is one of the main predictors of this group of diseases
Björklund, Martin. "Effects of repetitive work on proprioception and of stretching on sensory mechanisms : implications for work-related neuromuscular disorders /." Umeå : Univ, 2004. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-211.
Full textEatough, Erin. "Illegitimate Tasks and Employee Well-Being: A Daily Diary Study." Scholar Commons, 2013. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/4476.
Full textMelo, Wilson Viana de Castro. "Avaliação ergonômica do membro superior esquerdo de operadores de trem metropolitano: uma investigação de sobrecargas no sistema osteomuscular." Universidade de São Paulo, 2008. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/39/39132/tde-03072008-094322/.
Full textOccupational biomechanics seeks to improve the conditions of work aiming to prevent and to reduce the injuries, to increase the performance of workers reducing overloads. Previous researches in this area indicate that not only handling the of heavy material, inadequate postures and unexpected and sudden movements provoke injuries in the musculoskeletal system that affect mainly the neck, upper limbs and the lumbar region. Some workers present high risk to the develop those disturbances involving mainly the upper limbs and the lumbar region, particularly the keyboarders, supermarket cashiers, dentists, professional drivers and operators metropolitan train. This study aimed to estimate the mechanical load and the muscular activity in the left upper limb of metropolitan train drivers during the work. Specifically, the study sought to estimate the mechanical load on the joint of the shoulder, evaluate the muscular activity of the muscles triceps and flexors of the wrist and verify the occurrence of muscular fatigue during the achievement of the task. For this purpose, it were investigated the risk factor related to the diseases of the upper limbs, the torque on the joint of the shoulder and the median frequency of the electromyographic signal. The method RULA indicated for activity a score final four, which suggests more investigations and changes may be required because the usual posture adopted generates discomfort. The calculated torque on the joint of the shoulder is applied by about half of the day at work and showed the average value of -4.1 Nm with the handle in position 0. The instauration of fatigue on the muscles Tríceps brachial the wrist flexor was not observed. Thus, future studies are recommended to the development of the metropolitan trains\' berths with ergonomic layout and positioning of instruments that enables an adequate posture of its users
DELVOLVE, ALABERT NICOLE. "Les Activités collatérales : repère de l'instabilité de l'homme au travail." Toulouse 3, 1987. http://www.theses.fr/1987TOU30050.
Full textMonteiro, Neto Luís Ferreira. "Estresse físico e psicofisiológico na desossa em frigoríficos bovinos e a macro pausa de descanso durante atividade." Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/tede/295.
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Introduction: Muscle fatigue is a functional impairment caused by increased intensity of effort to perform a task, its causes may be related to different mechanisms within a work environment. To better understand the factors that directly influence the health of employees in the work environment, quantitative functional evaluation methods were used . Among the used methods, deserves spotlight the use of electromyography ( EMG ) surface and the examination of blood lactate level for the assessment of muscle fatigue . Another way to evaluate a fatigue was the analysis of workers psychophysiological characteristics, utilizing a questionnaire. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the physical and psychological stress on workers of deboning sector and observe whether the pause macro is sufficient to recover the worker. Material and Methods: Were evaluated eighteen male volunteers, aged 22 to 27 years, mean 24.4 ± 2.3 years, of the boning sector. The chosen muscle, for the analysis, was the extender cuff on the right upper limb. Data from electromyography, samples of blood lactate and bipolar fatigue questionnaire were collected during the normal routine of work of each participant at the beginning of the work week, on a Monday. Data were collected at three different points: the first collection was made at the beginning of the workday (A1), the second after three hours of work (A2) and the third was performed after 30 minutes of macro break of 90 minutes for lunch (A3). The interpretation of the questionnaire was based on a quantitative criterion, checking the numerical value of the difference between the beginning , middle and end of the working day for each item evaluated . For the examination of electromyography was analyzed the median frequency and for the lactate was analyzed the concentration levels between intervals. Results: All three tests showed the onset of labor fatigue. The electromyography showed a decrease in the median frequency from the first sample. There was a significant difference in the median frequency of EMG between each time interval, was also found a progressive increase in lactate levels. It was observed a significant increase in practically all variables in the questionnaire between periods of A1 and A2. Only the variables: nervousness, pain in thighs, leg pain and foot pain were not significantly different. The two variables that showed greater differences were fatigue (154.54%) and arm pain (178,57%). Conclusions: Meatpacking workers develop physical and psychological stress during activities. The macro break interval for rest was not enough for physical and psychological recovery during activities. These activities can lead to occupational diseases, since it is known that their etiological principles, the fatigue, acts as initial marker.
Introdução: A fadiga muscular é uma diminuição da capacidade funcional causada pelo aumento da intensidade do esforço para execução de uma tarefa, suas causas podem ser relacionadas a diversos mecanismos dentro de um ambiente laboral. Para melhor compreensão dos fatores que influenciam diretamente na saúde do colaborador no ambiente laboral, são utilizados métodos quantitativos de avaliação funcional. Dentro dos métodos utilizados, merece destaque o uso do eletromiógrafo (EMG) de superfície e o exame do nível de lactato sanguíneo, sendo métodos utilizados para a avaliação da fadiga muscular. Outra maneira de avaliar uma fadiga, é analisando suas características psicofisiológicas, podendo utilizar para isso questionários. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar análise do stress físico e psicofisiológico no setor de desossa em frigoríficos e identificar se a macro pausa é suficiente para recuperação do trabalhador. Casuíatica e Métodos: Foram avaliados dezoito trabalhadores da desossa, voluntários, do sexo masculino, com idade entre 22 e 27 anos, com média de 24.4 ± 2.3 anos. O posto avaliado na pesquisa foi da desossa. O músculo escohido para analise foi o extensor de punho no membro superior direito. Os dados da eletromiografia, as amostras do lactato sanguíneo e o questionário bipolar de fadiga foram coletados durante a rotina normal de trabalho de cada participante, no inicio da semana de trabalho, em uma segunda-feira. Os dados foram coletados em três diferentes pontos: a primeira coleta foi realizada no início da jornada de trabalho (A1), a segunda depois de três horas de trabalho (A2) e a terceira foi realizada depois de 30 minutos após o macro pausa de 90 minutos para o almoço (A3). A interpretação do questionário foi baseada em um critério quantitativo, verificando a diferença do valor numérico entre o início, o meio e o final do dia de trabalho para cada item avaliado. Para o exame da eletromiografia foi analisado a frequência mediana e para o lactato os níveis de concentração entre os intervalos. Resultados: Todos os três testes demonstraram o aparecimento da fadiga laboral, a eletromiografia demonstrou um decréscimo da frequência mediana a partir da primeira coleta. Houve diferença significativa na frequência mediana da EMG entre cada intervalo de tempo, também foi encontrado um aumento progressivo nos níveis de lactato. Pode-se observar aumento significativo em praticamente todas as variáveis avaliadas pelo questionário entre os períodos de A1 e A2, apenas as variáveis nervosismo, dor nas coxas, dor nas pernas e dor nos pés não apresentaram diferenças significativas. As duas variáveis que apresentaram maior diferença foram cansaço (154,54%) e dor nos braços (178,57%). Conclusões: Trabalhadores da desossa de frigoríficos desenvolvem stress físico e psicológico durante as atividades. O intervalo da macro pausa de descanso não foi suficiente para recuperação física e psicológica durante as atividades. Essas atividades podem levar a doenças ocupacionais, pois é sabido que os princípios etiológicos destas, a fadiga atua como marcador inicial.
Masson, Valeria Aparecida 1983. "Promoção da saúde entre jovens trabalhadores de micro e pequenas empresas da Central de Abastecimento de Campinas, SP." [s.n.], 2012. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/310993.
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Resumo: Este estudo sobre condições de trabalho, aspectos de saúde e capacidade para o trabalho de jovens trabalhadores de um Entreposto Hortifrutigranjeiro de Campinas visa à promoção da saúde no local de trabalho. Trata-se de estudo de intervenção de delineamento quase-experimental. Foram realizadas entrevistas com 42 jovens na faixa etária de 15 a 29 anos, selecionados no local de trabalho, de maneira intencional, com o objetivo de avaliar a capacidade para o trabalho e os fatores de estilo de vida, condições de trabalho, fadiga e sonolência, para realização de promoção da saúde entre os sujeitos. Após as entrevistas foram realizadas atividades de promoção da saúde como grupos educativos, entrega de folders, exposição de pôster no mercado tomando por base a educação em saúde e a conscientização da população pela adoção de hábitos de vida saudáveis. Após a intervenção, o mesmo grupo de jovens, com perda de 11 sujeitos, foi novamente entrevistado. Foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos: questionário com dados sociodemográficos, estilo de vida e aspectos de saúde e trabalho; Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho, Questionário de fadiga e a Escala de Sonolência de Epworth, Escala de Karolinska e Analise Ergonômica do Trabalho. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de estatística descritiva, testes estatísticos e análise de conteúdo por meio dos programas estatísticos SPSS e SAS. As atividades de intervenção não tiveram efetividade sobre a saúde, capacidade para o trabalho e percepção de fadiga dos jovens. A prática de atividade física caiu de 54,8% para 42,9%, com aumento do Índice de Massa Corpórea médio (IMC) de 24,3 kg/m² (DP 6,8) para 25,5 kg/m². Após a intervenção, houve diminuição do uso de bebidas alcoólicas entre os sujeitos, de 42,8% para 19,1%, também houve redução do número de fumantes a zero. A maior parte dos sujeitos estudados apresentou capacidade para o trabalho adequada tanto no pré-intervenção quanto no pós-intervenção. Não ocorreu alteração da capacidade para o trabalho e fatores como escolaridade, estresse, dor e uso de medicamentos foram associados à menor capacidade para o trabalho. Fatores como estresse, sonolência, dor e escolaridade foram associados com a fadiga. Os jovens apresentaram riscos ocupacionais em suas atividades de trabalho, como movimentos repetitivos, posições inadequadas, cargas de peso, que devem ser considerados em futuros estudos de intervenção sobre as condições e organização do trabalho. Os resultados analisados mostraram a necessidade de se dar continuidade às intervenções no local de trabalho visando manter a capacidade para o trabalho e reduzir a fadiga da população estudada
Abstract: This study on working conditions, health issues and work ability of young workers from the supply center of Campinas aims to promote health in the workplace, since the working conditions and health are major determinants of inappropriate situations that these workers are exposed to. This is a quasi-experimental design intervention study. The interviews were conducted with a group of 42 young people aged 15 to 29 years, intentionally selected at work with the purpose of evaluating the work ability and lifestyle factors, working conditions, fatigue and drowsiness, in order to conduct health promotion among the individuals. After conducting the interviews, activities to promote health like education groups, delivering of leaflets, and poster exhibition at the market building, all based on health education and the public awareness for adopting healthy life habits. After the intervention, the same group of young people with loss of 11 subjects was interviewed again. We used the following instruments: a questionnaire about socio-demographic, lifestyle and aspects of heath and work; Work Ability Index, Fatigue Questionnaire and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Karolinska Sleepiness Scale and Ergonomic Work Analysis. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, statistical tests and content analysis by means of statistical programs SPSS and SAS. Intervention activities were not effective on health, work ability and perception of fatigue. Subjects who practiced physical activities before the intervention were 54.8% and after the intervention that number dropped to 42.9%. The average Body Mass Index (BMI) increased from 24.3 kg/m² (SD 6.8) to 25.5 kg/m². After the intervention, there was a decrease in alcohol consumption among the subjects, 42.8% to 19.1%, with respect to smoking, two subjects stopped smoking after the intervention, therefore no subject smoked in the post-intervention. Most of the subjects studied had adequate capacity to work both in the pre-test and post-test. Factors such as education, stress, pain and medication use was associated with reduced capacity for work. Factors associated with increased perception of fatigue, were stress, somnolence, pain and schooling. The youth had occupational risks in their work activities, such as repetitive motions, awkward positions, load weight, which should be considered in future intervention studies on the conditions and work organization. The analyzed results show the need to continue the interventions in the workplace to maintain the ability to work and reduce fatigue of the population studied
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Swerts, Fabiana Cristina Taubert de Freitas. "Efeitos do Isostretching na redução de queixas de dor osteomuscular, fadiga e na melhora da flexibilidade em funcionários públicos." Universidade de São Paulo, 2014. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/22/22132/tde-07012015-142708/.
Full textIsostretching is a technique of performing exercises defined as the art of slowing and fortify the body through proper exercises, which require a correct vertebral position on the duration of a long expiration; works the whole body during the exercises, relaxing and strengthening the muscles. The overall objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a physiotherapeutic intervention of Isostretching in public workers in reducing musculoskeletal pain complaints and fatigue and increasing flexibility. It is a quasi-experimental design research of pre-and post-test type with quantitative and comparative data analysis performed with 25 non-teaching employees of a Public Institution of Higher Learning in Health of the State of São Paulo. For data collection were used four instruments: the characterization of workers who addressed personal and occupational aspects, life habits and health; the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), short version, to evaluate the practice of physical activity of the subjects; the Corlett Diagram (CD) to assess the presence, location and intensity of the complaints of musculoskeletal pain and Fatigue Perception Survey (FPS) to assess complaints of fatigue. To evaluate the flexibility was adopted Bank of Wells test. Data collection was divided into three stages first, the pre-test, consisted of the application of questionnaires to the subjects; the second was the intervention by Isostretching which had a frequency of twice a week, lasting 30 minutes each, during a period of 10 weeks and featured a Isostretching exercise program. In the third stage, the post-test, subjects answered back to CD and FPS and redid the flexibility test. The results showed initial presence of musculoskeletal pain of mild to moderate intensity in the regions of the spine, upper limb and lower limb, as well as high levels of fatigue. After the intervention there was statistically significant reduction in symptoms of musculoskeletal pain in the neck (p=0,013), cervical region (p=0,011), upper back (p=0,011), lower back (p=0,002), pelvis (p=0,012), right and left shoulder (p=0,021), right arm (p=0,033) and left arm (p=0,034), right elbow (p=0,046), right forearm (p=0,020) and left forearm (p=0,025), right foot (p=0,017) and left foot (p=0,011). Also obtained statistically significant reduction (p=0,001) fatigue levels, mainly in the fields Sleepiness and Inertia (p=0,000) and projection of fatigue on the body (p=0,000). The flexibility of the participants showed statistically significant improvement (p=0,000), ranging from 11cm to 34,5cm in the pre-test and 16cm to 36,5cm in the post-test. Thus, it is concluded that the Protocol of Isostretching exercises applied to participants in this study was effective in reducing musculoskeletal pain in spinal segments and upper limb, reduction levels of fatigue and improving muscle flexibility
Johansson, Joel. "Why does a sleepy driver continue to drive?" Thesis, Department of computer and information science, Linköping University, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:vti:diva-596.
Full textIn the traffic domain it is commonly known that sleepiness is a highly contributing factor in traffic accidents. Research has shown that sleepiness among drivers is present in about 16-23 per cent of all car accidents. In the aviation and railway industry a method or framework with some shared influences from the Human Factors approach, called Fatigue Risk Management (FRM) has been used to investigate how social and organisational factors affect the personnels level of sleepiness. The overall aims of this study are to investigate how truck drivers experience, fight and counteract sleepiness in their daily work environment. The results show that drivers face a wide variety of sleep contributing factors, stemming from both organisational factors and individual behaviour. Possible ways of counteracting truck driver sleepiness, concerning both the individual and the organisation, are also suggested.
Sá, Eduardo Costa. "Síndrome da visão do computador e função visual em trabalhadores usuários de computador de um hospital público universitário de São Paulo: prevalência e fatores associados." Universidade de São Paulo, 2016. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/6/6143/tde-06012017-095441/.
Full textCurrently, computer-use related eye disorders have been the most studied for their high prevalence worldwide, and for being increasingly more usual in some professions. The purpose of this study was to review the symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) and the factors associated with visual function among workers of both genders, computer users in the administrative sector of the administration building of a tertiary public hospital São Paulo (n= 303). The methods included analytical observational cross-sectional quantitative research, between 2014 and 2015, where workers underwent ophthalmologic examination and answered a questionnaire with the following input: sociodemographic, occupational data, work conditions, psychosocial factors at work, health information and assessment of visual function. A statistical evaluation was made based on the descriptive analysis of quantitative and qualitative variables. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was performed for the Visual Function Questionnaire (VFQ-25) in order to characterize the study population, and the ANOVA test, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis test for the analysis of associated factors. A multiple linear regression model was created using stepwise forward with variables displaying p <0.20significance levels. The variables with p <0.05 descriptive levels were in the final models. The most frequent symptoms were \"fatigue in the views at work\" (47.9 per cent ), \" weight in the eyes at work\" (38.3 per cent ) and \"fatigue in the views at home\" (36.3 per cent ). The most prevalent eye diseases were presbyopia (66.3 per cent ) and astigmatism (47.9 per cent ). Association was found between age (OR 0.218, 95 per cent CI -0,276-0,161) and stress at work (OR 0.656; CI 0,928-0,383) with visual function. In this study, the work organization and the psychosocial factors at work were important causes associated with the presence of CVS symptoms and with problems of visual function in computer-user employees. Measures and timely eye examinations are suggested in order to improve the working environment conditions for this category of workers.