Physical Activity Levels And Influencing Factors Related To Work Among Outpatient And Emergency Nurses: A Cross Sectional

Unpad Study Explores Work-Related Physical Activity Among Indonesian Nurses

Led by researchers from Universitas Padjadjaran, led by Dr. Nita Fitria, S.Kp.,M.Kes., in collaboration with the University of Indonesia Teaching Hospital, this recent preprint study titled “Physical Activity Levels and Influencing Factors Related to Work Among Outpatient and Emergency Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study” offers critical insights into how nurses’ work environments shape their physical activity levels.

The study involved 117 nurses, 57 from emergency units and 60 from outpatient units, analyzed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). The findings revealed a significant relationship between physical activity level and key factors such as unit type (p=0.025), age (p=0.022), and years of service (p=0.046). Interestingly, the room unit where nurses work emerged as the dominant factor influencing their activity level, while career level showed no significant correlation.

These results underline the complexity of occupational demands faced by nurses and highlight the urgent need for workplace health promotion strategies. Emergency nurses, who often face high-intensity environments, may require different physical activity support compared to outpatient nurses. The study suggests that tailored interventions, taking into account workload, shift patterns, and unit-specific dynamics, can contribute to better health outcomes and optimal performance in nursing care.

📚 This research aligns with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by addressing healthcare worker health, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, by promoting sustainable work environments in healthcare settings.

Read the full preprint here: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-5906867/v1