Characteristic

Frequency (n)

Percentage (%)

Department*

Medicine & specialities

80

29.9

Surgery

40

14.9

Laboratory

38

14.2

Maternity

22

8.2

Paediatric

18

6.7

Radiology

16

6

Emergencies

15

5.6

ICU

10

3.7

Pharmacy

9

3.4

Theatre

7

2.6

Working years

1-12

151

56.3

≥12

117

43.7

Working hours

≤8

106

39.5

>8

162

60.5

Standing hours

≤5

152

56.7

>5

116

43.3

Seated hours

≤5

190

70.9

>5

78

29.1

Monthly calls

≤4

177

66

>4

91

34

Lifting

Yes

84

31.3

No

184

68.7

Bending

Yes

188

70.1

No

80

29.9

Transferring/ambulating patients

Yes

85

31.7

No

183

68.3