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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2020.27.2.169

Factors Affecting Fatigue of Care Helpers in Long-term Care Facilities  

Lim, Jong Mi (Department of Nursing, Shinsung University)
Cho, Ok-Hee (Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health, Kongju National University)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.27, no.2, 2020 , pp. 169-176 More about this Journal
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Purpose: This study aims to investigate the factors affecting fatigue of care helpers in long-term care facilities. Methods: The subjects consisted of 131 care helpers at six long-term care facilities in Chungcheongnam-do. A survey was conducted between July and September 2019 to collect data, which were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis.Results: An increase in fatigue of care helpers owing to taking care of over 10 patients a day, increase in emotional labor and sleep disturbance, and a decrease in economic status was observed. Their fatigue decreased when there was an increase in their subjective health status and job satisfaction. Work-related stress (β=.37, p<.001), emotional labor (β=.21, p=.014), and sleep disturbance (β=.18, p=.026) significantly predicted fatigue. These factors explained 37% of the total variance in fatigue (F=10.48, p<.001).Conclusion: In addition to improving the work environment, interventions that alleviate emotional labor and improve sleep quality, are needed to lower the fatigue of care helpers.
Keywords
Caregivers; Fatigue; Nursing homes; Sleep;
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