泰国一所大学医院中从事体力劳动的高龄工人的体能与工作能力的关系

IF 3.5 3区 医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Safety and Health at Work Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.shaw.2024.06.003
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背景随着年龄的增长,体能下降会影响工作能力。探索体能的作用对于确定干预措施以提高老龄工人的工作能力非常重要。我们试图确定老龄工人的体能与体力要求较高的工作能力之间的关系。方法我们从泰国曼谷一所大学医院的八个部门招募了 45-65 岁的工人。工作能力采用工作能力指数(WAI)进行评估,体能成分则通过各种测试进行评估。通过多变量回归分析研究了工作能力与体能之间的关系。平均 WAI 得分为 41.6。体重指数(BMI)超重或肥胖的参与者的 WAI 分数比体重指数在健康范围内的参与者低 1.8 分(95% CI -3.1,-0.4)。手握力测试显示,好/非常好组的参与者的 WAI 分数比非常差/差组的参与者高 2.5(95% CI:0.6,4.3)分。在单腿站立测试中,高于平均水平组的参与者的 WAI 分数比低于平均水平组的参与者高 2.1 分(95% CI:0.7,3.5)。工作能力与 3 分钟台阶、椅子站立或坐立行走测试得分之间没有明显关联。身体成分、肌肉力量和平衡能力与工作能力有关。增强体质是提高老龄工人工作能力的可行策略。
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Association of Physical Fitness With the Work Ability of Aging Workers With Physically Demanding Jobs in a University Hospital in Thailand

Background

A decrease in physical fitness with age can impact work ability. Exploring the role of physical fitness is important for identifying interventions to enhance work ability among aging workers. We sought to determine the association between physical fitness and physically demanding work ability in aging workers.

Methods

We recruited workers aged 45–65 years from eight departments of a university hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Work ability was assessed using the work ability index (WAI), and physical fitness components were evaluated through various tests. Associations between work ability and physical fitness were examined using a multivariable regression analysis.

Results

The response rate was 46.4% (n = 216). The mean WAI score was 41.6. Participants with an overweight or obese body mass index (BMI) had 1.8 (95% CI –3.1, –0.4) points lower WAI scores than did those within a healthy BMI range. A handgrip strength test revealed that participants in the good/very good group had 2.5 (95% CI: 0.6, 4.3) higher WAI scores than did those in the very poor/poor group. For a single-leg stance test, participants in the above-average group had 2.1 (95% CI: 0.7, 3.5) points greater WAI scores than did those in the below-average group. No significant associations were found between work ability and 3-min step, chair stand, or sit-and-reach test scores.

Conclusion

The overall work ability of the participants was good. Body composition, muscle strength, and balance were associated with work ability. Promoting physical fitness is a viable strategy for enhancing work ability among aging workers.

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Safety and Health at Work
Safety and Health at Work Social Sciences-Safety Research
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期刊介绍: Safety and Health at Work (SH@W) is an international, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal published quarterly in English beginning in 2010. The journal is aimed at providing grounds for the exchange of ideas and data developed through research experience in the broad field of occupational health and safety. Articles may deal with scientific research to improve workers'' health and safety by eliminating occupational accidents and diseases, pursuing a better working life, and creating a safe and comfortable working environment. The journal focuses primarily on original articles across the whole scope of occupational health and safety, but also welcomes up-to-date review papers and short communications and commentaries on urgent issues and case studies on unique epidemiological survey, methods of accident investigation, and analysis. High priority will be given to articles on occupational epidemiology, medicine, hygiene, toxicology, nursing and health services, work safety, ergonomics, work organization, engineering of safety (mechanical, electrical, chemical, and construction), safety management and policy, and studies related to economic evaluation and its social policy and organizational aspects. Its abbreviated title is Saf Health Work.
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