Analysis of work capacity and stress among nursing professionals with musculoskeletal disorders.

Abstract

Objective To characterize the sociodemographic aspects, work capacity and stress of nursing workers affected by musculoskeletal disorders and to analyze the association between musculoskeletal comorbidities, capacity, stress and social support. Methods Cross-sectional study, conducted in two hospitals in Manaus. The Work Capacity Index and the Job Stress Scale were used, translated and validated in nursing workers for more than one year, with musculoskeletal pain in the last three months, with a minimum duration of two hours. Results The study had a majority of women and technicians, aged 42 ± 10.7 years, with moderate capacity (34.7 ± 5.11) associated with musculoskeletal comorbidities. The stress affected 56% and the capacity correlated weak and inverse to stress and direct to the social support. Conclusions There was a predominance of women and technicians, and musculoskeletal pain was associated with a decrease in capacity. Social support was associated with increased capacity and decreased stress.