Work-related musculoskeletal injuries in formal caregivers of Portuguese rest home of elderly
Data from this study revealed a high work-related musculoskeletal disorders presence in formal caregivers, with women presenting a higher risk of developing injuries. The development of prevention programs is necessary to improve work performance and the health of these professionals.
Authors
- Rita Sofia Ribeiro Antunes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6166-4423)
- Beatriz Minghelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3341-3189)
- Milena Santos De Pinho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6729-1282)
- Diogo Manuel Rafael Gomes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0469-8920)
- Chloé Rafaela Colaço Nunes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2421-5490)
- Andreia Inácio Guerreiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6198-4363)
Institutions
- Instituto Piaget (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20241034
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39