Martínez CL, Moraga SP, Paredes CS, Vásquez AS, Villarroel CMV. Occupational fatigue and work absenteeism in female assistant nurses of a high-complexity hospital, Chile.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2019;
25:243-249. [PMID:
31859872 DOI:
10.1590/1413-81232020251.28832019]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
This research examined the association between occupational fatigue and work absenteeism in 110 female assistant nurses of a high-complexity hospital in Chile. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) scale were used. The results showed that the predominant absenteeism range was 11-29 days. The highest means of fatigue occurred in those with seniority above 2 years, with more than 10 patients in charge and an annual contract. No significant difference was observed between the fatigue means concerning absenteeism, but a significant association was observed between physical fatigue (p = 0.040, OR = 1.054) and service seniority (p = 0.001, OR = 1.084) with work absenteeism. Finally, we can conclude that physical fatigue and seniority in the clinical service are significant risk factors for the occurrence of absenteeism.
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