Análise da qualidade de vida, capacidade para o trabalho e idade em trabalhadores industriais

Abstract

The ability to work may be influenced by numerous factors, including working conditions, diseases, physical and mental aspects and the conditions of life of the worker. Improvements that tend to promote a better work environment can directly reflect the overall quality of life (QOL) of workers. This study aimed to analyze the levels of quality of life and the correlation between the capacity to work at the age of 45 workers in the production department of a medium sized company, responsible for the manufacture of electric wires and cables, located in interior of Paraná . The WHOQOL-BREF for QoL in their respective fields were: 84.44 for the Physical, 80.00 for the Psychological, Social Relations and 84.07 to 61.81 for Environment, with a mean value of 76.30 (± 9.14) for scores on a scale of 0-100. Regarding the Self Assessment of QoL, a score of 83.06, found it, showing a good satisfactio n of individuals with their QOL. The Work Ability Index (WAI) was rated as excellent (80 %) and good (20 %), with a mean value of 45.22 (± 2.97), referring to a scale of 7-49 for the ability to work. Regarding the correlation between WAI and age, there was a significant correlation (r = - 0.145, p < 0.05). Overall, we obtained high scores for both QOL, as to their respective domains. Though relatively WAI decreased with age, one cannot generalize that this is the sole cause of reduced work capacity.