Psychometric properties of the Work Limitations Questionnaire applied to nursing workers

Authors

  • Samuel Andrade de Oliveira Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil; Bolsista da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brazil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7486-0818
  • Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos Universidade Estadual Paulista, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Araraquara, SP, Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7123-5585
  • João Marôco Instituto Universitário de Ciências Psicológicas, Sociais e da Vida, Lisboa, PT, Portugal. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9214-5378
  • Maria Helena Palucci Marziale Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2790-3333
  • Fernanda Ludmilla Rossi Rocha Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0911-3728

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.4771.3466

Keywords:

Nursing, Occupational Health, Workers, Presenteeism, Psychometrics, Validation Studies

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Work Limitations Questionnaire and to measure presenteeism in a sample of nursing workers. Method: a cross-sectional study, with non-probabilistic sampling. Data was collected between July 2018 and February 2019 in two high-complexity hospitals, and the sample was composed of 304 participants. The validity analysis of the Work Limitations Questionnaire was performed by means of Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Results: most of the participants were women (88.5%), with a mean age of 40.9 years old. The validities of the factorial, convergent and discriminant construct and the reliability of the complete version and of the 16-item version of the instrument were adequate after adjusting the models to the sample. A statistically significant and negative correlation (p<0.001) was verified between the workload, working time and the Time Management and Physical Demands dimensions; as well as a statistically significant (p<0.001) correlation between working time and the Mental-Interpersonal Demands and Production Demands dimensions. Gender and professional category did not influence presenteeism. The rate of loss of productivity at work was 19.51%. Conclusion: the Work Limitations Questionnaire showed adequate validity and reliability and can be considered a valid and reliable instrument for assessing presenteeism in the nursing team.

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2021-08-30

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Vol. 29 (2021)

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Psychometric properties of the Work Limitations Questionnaire applied to nursing workers. (2021). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 29, e3466. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.4771.3466