Preditores de estresse ocupacional e capaciadade para o trabalho em trabalhadores com LER/DORT.

Abstract

This observational cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the predictors of Work Ability (WA) in workers with RSI/WMSD. ACT was assessed by the Work Ability Index (ICT). Data distribution was verified by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Bivariate analyzes of correlation and association were performed using the Spearmann Correlation Test and Student's t Test. To identify the factors associated with the low TC outcome, the multiple linear regression model was tested, in which the exposure variables were inserted in blocks: sociodemographic, symptom and occupational characteristics. 67 workers participated, over 18 years old, with a mean age of 50.09±7.33 years, 76.1% women. Most were exposed to occupational risks, were unemployed/on leave/retired due to disability (59.7%), had a mean job satisfaction of 6.91±2.58, mean time of symptom onset of 8.1± 7.98 years, mean Intensity of symptoms of 5.75±2.13 and mean of total regions with symptoms of 6.24±1.66. Statistically significant associations were found between lower WA and work status (unemployed/on leave/retired due to illness) (p=0.001), use of force (p=0.001) and exposure to a greater number of occupational risks (p=0.025). The work situation was a predictor of worse TC. These findings point to the impact of RSI/WMSD on the occupational health of workers, taking into account the importance of early interventions in minimizing risks, preventing worsening of conditions and absence from work, considering the importance of keeping the worker active and healthy .