%0 Journal Article
%T Low back pain, work overload, and associated factors among hospital caregivers.
%A Medeni V
%A Tokatlı Doğan M
%A Medeni İ
%A Uğraş Dikmen A
%A İlhan MN
%J Work
%V 78
%N 1
%D 2024 Feb 27
%M 38427529
%F 1.803
%R 10.3233/WOR-230524
%X <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Caregivers assist patients in treatment based on their care needs and living activities. Very few studies have been conducted specifically on the occupational health and safety of hospital caregivers.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of excessive workload and low back pain among hospital caregivers and to identify potential associated factors.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This cross-sectional study included caregivers working at Gazi University Hospital. Socio-demographic and working-life characteristics were assessed. The Role Overload Scale was used to determine excessive workload and the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire was used to evaluate low back pain.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The study included 528 participants. A total of 18.7% had work accidents in their department. 49.0% had sharp injuries. 68.9% of the participants performed tasks such as positioning, turning, lifting, or helping patients to walk. 72.2% stood for a long time during the workday. 52.8% thought that they worked under stress. 57.6% had low back pain in the last year and 38.6% in the last month, Significant differences exist in low back pain according to gender, body-mass index, standing for a long time and working under stress. Those who worked at night, had a work accident, positioned patients, stood for a long time, and worked under stress had higher mean scores on the Role Overload Scale.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Tools should be used to lift and transport patients. In addition to occupational health and safety training, awareness of musculoskeletal risks should be increased. Employee well-being can be improved through exercise and stress reduction techniques.