FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY AMONG WORKERS IN HOME INDUSTRY OF MELINJO CHIPS AT PLUMBON VILLAGE
Abstract: Functional activities
is a potential
ability performed by
an individual to
perform normal activities and
duties as expected. Evaluation of the functional activity of workers is important to be done
to improve the
labor productivity. The
purpose of this
study was to
determine the functional activity
of the workers.
The research was
conducted using cross
sectional approach with 166
samples. The research
was conducted in
February-March 2012 in
melinjo home industry at
Plumbon village. Functional
activity was assessed
by using the
instrument of Back Pain
Function Scale (BPFS)
which has been
translated into Indonesian
language. Research results showed
an average score
of functional activity
in melinjo chips
workers was 54.46.
Suggestion from this study for community nurses especially occupational
nurse is making efforts to increase the functional activity score of melinjo
chips workers.
Author: Marta Cintia Dewi, Nur
Setiawati Dewi
Journal Code: jpkeperawatangg120001
