Occupational physical demands in eldercare workers: a systematic scoping review of studies reporting quantitative data

Results suggested that eldercare work is perceived as demanding by the workers, who spend considerable time on feet, and that it comprises tasks with high spinal loads, but shows low cardiovascular demands. These findings offer a foundation for future studies exploring the short- and long-term physiological implications of occupational exposure in eldercare, including the effect of targeted interventions. Future studies are also needed that consider physical exposure differences between homecare and nursing home settings and between permanent and temporary workers, preferably using direct measurements.