Hospitalizations among female home‐helpers in Denmark, 1981–1997

Hannerz, Harald; Tüchsen, Finn

doi:10.1002/ajim.10028

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“…In three studies all participants were female. 3,5,8 The remaining two studies were mostly females at 86 and 85%, respectively. 4,38 Various subgroups of support workers were studied.…”

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“…The 17 included articles could be categorized into three broad study types: ten cross-sectional studies, [11][12][13][32][33][34][35][36][37] five cohort studies, [3][4][5]8,38 and two RCTs. 6,39 The cross-sectional studies all focused on the prevalence of musculoskeletal complications in large population groups.…”

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“…5 Sample sizes ranged from 316-1643 at baseline to 234-1198 at follow-up. Hannerz et al 5 did not report on sample size. Mean follow up time was 5.1 years post-baseline assessment, ranging from 6 months to 16 years.…”

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“…3,4 Due to these high physical demands and cumulative strains, musculoskeletal injuries are a common complaint of support workers. 5,6 Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies have shown that the prevalence of low back pain has been found to be higher in nurses, nurse aides, and homecare workers than in the general population. 7,8 Other studies have suggested that healthcare workers and nurse aides are at a higher risk of injuries than employees in other occupations and the general population.…”

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“…Although recent advances in preventative measures have reduced the incidence of work related injuries in the aged care sector, musculoskeletal injuries have not been completely eliminated. 5 Therefore, this paper aimed to determine the current work-related musculoskeletal disorders which are present in workers in the aged care sector. The specific purpose of the review was to identify the scope and type of information available in current literature and to determine the specific musculoskeletal complaints faced by support workers in the aged care sector.…”

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Musculoskeletal disorders in support workers in the aged care sector

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Hiller

Keast

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Background: With the proportion of the population aged over 65 expecting to rise from 15 to 26% within the next 50 years, the demand for formal support workers for older adults will rise substantially. It is essential that this workforce remain healthy; however, due to the nature of elder care, musculoskeletal complaints are commonplace in support workers. Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to determine the current work-related musculoskeletal disorders which are present in workers in the aged care sector. Method: Five databases were searched: AMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, Medline, and Web of Science. Four main concepts: aged care, physical health, carer/support worker, and work, were included in the search. All study design types where participants were involved in the formal care of the older adults were included. Results: The search yielded 17 articles after the implementation of strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. Common musculoskeletal complaints included neck, shoulder, and back pain with a prevalence ranging between 5 and 51%. Associated risk factors for injury included: high physical job demands, psychosocial factors, effort-reward imbalance, lack of career opportunities, increased age, and decreased education levels.Conclusion: Current evidence shows that the back, neck, and shoulder are the main musculoskeletal complaints of workers in the aged care sector. However specific diagnoses of these injuries have not been investigated. Further research should focus on quantifying specific disorders, determining risk factors, and developing prevention strategies.

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“…In three studies all participants were female. 3,5,8 The remaining two studies were mostly females at 86 and 85%, respectively. 4,38 Various subgroups of support workers were studied.…”

Section: Cohort Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Industrial sectors with high risk of women's hospital‐treated injuries

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Mikkelsen³

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On the Move and Working Alone: Policy Implications of the Experiences of Unionised Newfoundland and Labrador Homecare Workers

Fitzpatrick

Neis

2015

Policy and Practice in Health and Safety

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Home care work is female-dominated, generally precarious, and takes place in transient and sometimes multiple workplaces. Home care workers can engage in relatively complex employment-related geographical mobility (E-RGM) to, from, and often between work locations that can change frequently and are remote from the location of their employer. Like other precarious workers, home care workers may be more likely to experience work-related health and safety injuries and illnesses than non-precarious workers. Their complex patterns of E-RGM may contribute to the risk of injury and illness. This paper explores patterns of E-RGM and ways they influence the risk of injury and illness among unionized home care workers living and working in two regions of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) on Canada's east coast. It uses Quinlan & Bohle's pressure, disorganization, and regulatory failure (PDR) model to help make sense of the vulnerability of these workers to occupational health and safety (OHS) risks. The study uses a qualitative, multi-methods approach consisting of semi-structured interviews and a review of government and home care agency policies, as well as 20 NL home care collective agreements. It addresses two main questions: What are the work-related health and safety experiences of interviewed NL unionized home care workers? How do policies (government and home care agency) and collective agreements interact with E-RGM to mitigate or exacerbate the OHS challenges confronting these workers? Findings show that these workers experience numerous work-related health and safety issues many of which are related to working in remote, transient, and multiple workplaces. While collective agreements mitigate some health and safety issues, they do not fully address particular OHS risks associated with working alone,

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Hospitalizations among female home‐helpers in Denmark, 1981–1997

Abstract: Employment in the Danish home-help sector is associated with an elevated hospitalization risk due to many work-related diseases.

Cited by 11 publications

References 34 publications

Musculoskeletal disorders in support workers in the aged care sector

Musculoskeletal disorders in support workers in the aged care sector

Industrial sectors with high risk of women's hospital‐treated injuries

On the Move and Working Alone: Policy Implications of the Experiences of Unionised Newfoundland and Labrador Homecare Workers

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