Evaluation of the indicators of quality of life, functional capacity and musculoskeletal changes in hotel maids of the sea coast of Maceió, Alagoas

Abstract

Introduction: The work-related musculoskeletal disorders are responsible for a significant portion of the causes of falling income of the worker. Objective: The aim in this study was to evaluate the indicators of quality of life, functional capacity and musculoskeletal changes in hotel maids of the seacost in the city of Maceió, State Alagoas. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive and quantitative study was conducted with 36 hotel maids of the seacost of Maceió, reaching the objective through the application of three validated questionnaires in Brazil. Results: It was found that most of the hotel maids had a relatively good quality of life, with a predominance of lesions in the wrist, hands, fingers and lower back, moreover, it was observed that the greater age and duration of exercise as hotel maid, minor the functional capacity. Conclusion: It was suggested the implementation of preventive measures of work-related diseases and promote better health condition for the hotel maids.