摘要
Background/Purpose: Work-related fatigue among medical personnel is a major concern for patient safety, however heavy on-call duty is common in many hospitals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of self-reported work-related fatigue and its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1833 participants was conducted in two hospitals in Taipei City, Taiwan, using a self-administered questionnaire. Participants reported their demographic characteristics, health-related behavior, health status and symptoms, and work-related fatigue during the past 3 months. Results: The prevalence of work-related fatigue among the 1833 participants was 30.9%. Youngerparticipants (20-29 years old) were more likely to report work-related fatigue than older participants (40-65 years old) [adjusted odds ratio (aOR)=1.55, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.18-2.01]. Physicians, nurses, and medical technicians were more likely to report work-related fatigue symptoms than administrative personnel (aOR=2.30, 95% CI=1.57-2.79; aOR=2.83, 95% CI=1.87-3.99; and aOR=2.01, 95% CI=1.12-3.06, respectively). Those who drank coffee more than five times a week were more likely to report work-related fatigue than those who did not drink coffee at all (aOR=2.53, 95% CI=1.25-1.93). Participants with poor and very poor self-reported health were more likely to report work-related fatigue (aOR=1.80, 95% CI=1.26-2.38) than those who reported that their health was fair, good, or very good. Conclusion: We identified factors associated with work-related fatigue among hospital workers in Taipei City. These findings can be applied toward on-the-job training and the development of preventive measures for occupational safety in general hospitals.
| 原文 | 英語 |
|---|---|
| 頁（從 - 到） | 608-615 |
| 頁數 | 8 |
| 期刊 | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi |
| 卷 | 112 |
| 發行號 | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| 出版狀態 | 已發佈 - 十月 2013 |
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Work-related fatigue among medical personnel in Taiwan. / Ho, Jung Chun; Lee, Ming Been; Chen, Ruey Yu; Chen, Chiou Jong; Chang, Wushou Peter; Yeh, Ching Ying; Lyu, Shu Yu.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Work-related fatigue among medical personnel in Taiwan
AU - Ho, Jung Chun
AU - Lee, Ming Been
AU - Chen, Ruey Yu
AU - Chen, Chiou Jong
AU - Chang, Wushou Peter
AU - Yeh, Ching Ying
AU - Lyu, Shu Yu
PY - 2013/10
Y1 - 2013/10
N2 - Background/Purpose: Work-related fatigue among medical personnel is a major concern for patient safety, however heavy on-call duty is common in many hospitals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of self-reported work-related fatigue and its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1833 participants was conducted in two hospitals in Taipei City, Taiwan, using a self-administered questionnaire. Participants reported their demographic characteristics, health-related behavior, health status and symptoms, and work-related fatigue during the past 3 months. Results: The prevalence of work-related fatigue among the 1833 participants was 30.9%. Youngerparticipants (20-29 years old) were more likely to report work-related fatigue than older participants (40-65 years old) [adjusted odds ratio (aOR)=1.55, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.18-2.01]. Physicians, nurses, and medical technicians were more likely to report work-related fatigue symptoms than administrative personnel (aOR=2.30, 95% CI=1.57-2.79; aOR=2.83, 95% CI=1.87-3.99; and aOR=2.01, 95% CI=1.12-3.06, respectively). Those who drank coffee more than five times a week were more likely to report work-related fatigue than those who did not drink coffee at all (aOR=2.53, 95% CI=1.25-1.93). Participants with poor and very poor self-reported health were more likely to report work-related fatigue (aOR=1.80, 95% CI=1.26-2.38) than those who reported that their health was fair, good, or very good. Conclusion: We identified factors associated with work-related fatigue among hospital workers in Taipei City. These findings can be applied toward on-the-job training and the development of preventive measures for occupational safety in general hospitals.
AB - Background/Purpose: Work-related fatigue among medical personnel is a major concern for patient safety, however heavy on-call duty is common in many hospitals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of self-reported work-related fatigue and its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1833 participants was conducted in two hospitals in Taipei City, Taiwan, using a self-administered questionnaire. Participants reported their demographic characteristics, health-related behavior, health status and symptoms, and work-related fatigue during the past 3 months. Results: The prevalence of work-related fatigue among the 1833 participants was 30.9%. Youngerparticipants (20-29 years old) were more likely to report work-related fatigue than older participants (40-65 years old) [adjusted odds ratio (aOR)=1.55, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.18-2.01]. Physicians, nurses, and medical technicians were more likely to report work-related fatigue symptoms than administrative personnel (aOR=2.30, 95% CI=1.57-2.79; aOR=2.83, 95% CI=1.87-3.99; and aOR=2.01, 95% CI=1.12-3.06, respectively). Those who drank coffee more than five times a week were more likely to report work-related fatigue than those who did not drink coffee at all (aOR=2.53, 95% CI=1.25-1.93). Participants with poor and very poor self-reported health were more likely to report work-related fatigue (aOR=1.80, 95% CI=1.26-2.38) than those who reported that their health was fair, good, or very good. Conclusion: We identified factors associated with work-related fatigue among hospital workers in Taipei City. These findings can be applied toward on-the-job training and the development of preventive measures for occupational safety in general hospitals.
KW - Hospitals
KW - Medical personnel
KW - Work-related fatigue
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jfma.2013.05.009
DO - 10.1016/j.jfma.2013.05.009
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EP - 615
JO - Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
JF - Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
SN - 0929-6646
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