Burnout, Psychological and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Healthcare Assistants Working in Residential Care Homes: A Cross-Sectional Study in North-West Italy

Objectives

Healthcare assistants (HAs) working in residential care homes are exposed to substantial physical and psychological demands, including heavy workloads and emotionally demanding care tasks. These working conditions may contribute to several adverse health outcomes, such as burnout, work-related stress, and musculoskeletal pain. This study aimed to investigate the association between socio-demographic and occupational factors and multiple psychological and physical outcomes among HAs working in residential care homes in North-West Italy.