Showing 6 results for Quality of Life
Seyed Abolfazl Zakerian, Marzieh Abbasinia, Farugh Mohammadian, Asad Fathi, Abdolrasoul Rahmani, Iman Ahmadnezhad, Mehdi Asghari,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (9-2013)
Abstract
Introduction: While great efforts have been made to determine the quality of life in
hospital staffs, few studies have been conducted to identify the effective
factors on the quality of life of these employees. The purpose of the present
study was to investigate the relationship between workload and quality of life
in hospital personnel.
Material and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 200 staffs were selected randomly
from two large hospitals of Tehran University of medical sciences (Imam
Khomeini and Shariati hospitals). The data collecting tools were three
questionnaires including demographic characteristics,
quality of life (SF-36), and NASA-TLX workload. SPSS software (version 18.0)
was used to analyze the data by descriptive statistics, and Pearson and
Spearman correlation tests.
Results: Based on the
findings of the study, the mean total scores of the quality of life and the
workload were 50±18 and 69.7±13.9, respectively. The results revealed
significant reduction in all dimensions of quality of life in nurses compared
with laboratory and operating room staffs. Meanwhile the nurses’ workload
scores were higher than the two aforementioned groups (p = 0.001). Moreover,
there was a significant inverse relationship between workload and quality of
life in hospital staffs (P=0.004, r = -.306).
Conclusion: The
results of this study highlight the role of managers and supervisors in the
implementation of efficient interventions for improving the quality of life and
workload. Therefore, further researches are required to identify other factors
that affect the quality of life and workload in hospital staffs.
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Fatemeh Malekpour, Yousef Mohammadian, Ali Moharampour, Alireza Malekpour,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (6-2014)
Abstract
Background: One of the main problems in the occupational workplace is musculoskeletal disorders. Quality of life is a multidimensional concept, including the ability of performance, health and mental statues that important factors such as physical, psychological, social relationships and personal attitude influence on quality of life .The aim of current study is assessment of impact of musculoskeletal disorders and physical activity on quality of life in automobile factory workers.
Materials and Methods: In this study, from 453 automobile factory workers, 140 workers participated. In order to determine musculoskeletal disorders, quality of life and physical activity, Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire, quality of life questionnaire (SF 36) and physical activity questionnaire were used respectively. Data were analyzed using SPSS-16 software with descriptive analysis and Pierson correlation analysis.
Result: The results showed that the between physical function, activity limitation due to physical problems, bodily pain, vitality, public health and fatigue with musculoskeletal disorders were statistically significant correlation (P< 0.05). Between regular physical activity and musculoskeletal disorders and consequent with quality of life obtained significant correlation.
Discussion: Physical activity (exercise) increases worker fitness and reduces probability risk of musculoskeletal disorders and increase quality of life.
Kamelia Fathi, Fateme Ghorbani, Rashid Heidari Moghadam, Hossein Mojtahedi,
Volume 2, Issue 2 (9-2014)
Abstract
Background: The purpose of present study was to evaluate the effects of six- week aerobic step training on cardiovascular fitness, body composition, flexibility, leg anaerobic power and quality of life of isfahan university female students in academic year 2012-2011. Methods: 31 female students of Isfahan university were randomly assigned in experimental group (N=16, mean Age 27±2 , Weight 58.34 ±6.27, Height 1.61±4) and control group (N=15, mean Age25 ±1 , Weight 54.7±7.32, Height 1.61±6).pre test and post test measurements included cardiovascular fitness, body composition, flexibility, leg anaerobic power and quality of life questionnaire(WHOQOL(. analysis of covariance( ANCOVA) was used to test to effects of aerobic training as intervention(P<0.05). Results: There was a significant increase in cardiovascular fitness (p=0.001) and there was a significant decrease in body composition (p=0.046). There was no significant increase in flexibility (p=0.109) and leg anaerobic power (p=0.180). there was a significant increase in total score of quality of life(p=0.00). Conclusion: a six- week aerobic step training improves quality of life and cardiovascular fitness and body composition of training group
Davood Nasiry Zarrin Ghabaee, Mehdi Haresabadi, Masoumeh Bagheri Nesami, Freshteh Talebpour Amiri ,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (6-2016)
Abstract
Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the most common occupational health problems, reported with high costs and loss of productivity in nurses. On one hand, the quality of life is a multidimensional concept that affects factors such as physical and psychological ones. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between WMSDs and quality of life in nurses.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 940 nursing staff in Hospitals of Sari, Iran. The samples were selected by census sampling method. Data were gathered using particular questionnaires of musculoskeletal disorders (Nordic) and quality of life (SF-36). Collected data were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA), t-test and Pearson's correlation using SPSS software (version 18).
Results: The results showed that low back disorder with prevalence of 60.9% was the most prevalent disorder among nurses. All aspects of quality of life, except for social functioning, were significantly correlated with WMSDs (P<0.05). In addition, there was a statistically significant relationship in age, gender and education level with WMSDs as well as in gender and work with quality of life (P<0.05).
Conclusions: According to this study, the prevalence of WMSDs was relatively high in nurses. In the majority of nurses, moderate quality of life was observed. Therefore, any intervention to improve quality of life and prevent WMSDs should be focused on, to reduce the physical needs and psychological pressures.
Vafa Feyzi, Akram Jafari Roodbandi, Salman Farahbakhsh, Hoshyar Rezaei,
Volume 4, Issue 3 (12-2016)
Abstract
Introduction: the quality of life of nurses and nurse aides is under the influence of various factors including the occupational ones, which affect the quality of their services. The purpose of this research was to investigate the occupational and demographic factors effective on the quality of life of nurses and nurse aides working in teaching hospitals affiliated to Kerman University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: the present research was a cross-sectional one conducted in 2014 on 620 nurses and nurse aides. Simple random sampling method was utilized. The data were collected via the World Health Organization Quality of Life short form (questionnaire). Shift working, having a second job, marital status, length of marriage and having a shift working spouse were the independent variables of this study. Data were analyzed in SPSS 18 software using analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson’s correlation coefficient, independent t and linear regression statistical tests.
Results: the average age, length of marriage and work experience in hospital were 32.81 ± 7.84, 10.61 ± 7.30 and 10.29 ± 7.68, respectively. The number of children, having a second job, satisfaction from the hours spent with family, and belief in the effect of night work on family life were factors effective on quality of life (P > 0.05). The highest relationship of quality of life was with environmental health (r = 0.87, P = 0.001) and the lowest was with social health (r = 0.75, P = 0.002).
Conclusions: Avoiding to have a second job, scientific planning of shift work schedules and trainings relevant to life skills in shift workers would help improve the quality of life of nurses and nurse aides.
Maryam Azhdardor, Shahnaz Tabatabaei,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (3-2019)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Musculoskeletal disorders is a working environmental damage that affects staff’s quality of life; in addition to high costs, it reduces physical, mental and social heath, and thus reduces the efficiency of staff. This study aimed to investigate the relation between musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life in selected hospital’s staff.
Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, the study population included all the employees (n=770) of Kordkuy Heart Hospital and Khatam al-Anbia Hospital of Gonbad Kavus, Golestan Province, Iran. The standard sample size of 300 employees (150 Kurdkuy and 150 Gonbad Kavus) from different occupational groups were randomly selected by stratified sampling. To collect the data, a demographic information form, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and the Lancashire quality of life profile were used. Independent t-test and Backward stepwise were run in SPSS 22.
Results: A significant relationship was observed between musculoskeletal disorders and musculoskeletal disorders (general) in staff. A significant relationship was observed between gender and musculoskeletal disorders. Between quality of life at different levels and demographic variables, a significant difference was observed between the average quality of life with emphasis on gender and body mass index.
Conclusion: According to the results, gender and working shifts were effective in risk of musculoskeletal pains and can have a negative effect on staff’s quality of life. Thereby optimizing work conditions has a considerable effect on quality of life.
