Percentage of sick leave (%SL) at the Ljubljana University Medical Centre by first five diagnoses in 2014 and 2015_
| % SL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | Men | |||
| Condition | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 |
| MSDs | 1.15 | 1.18 | –0.35 | 0.43 |
| Pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period | 0.67 | 0.75 | – | – |
| Taking care of a family member | 0.67 | 0.72 | – | – |
| Respiratory diseases | 0.57 | 0.72 | 0.37 | 0.45 |
| Non-work-related injuries and poisoning | – | – | 0.48 | 0.43 |
Odds ratio for the occurrence of MSDs and especially low back pain in various occupational groups at the Ljubljana Medical Centre, 2014–2015_
| Period | OR | (95% CI) | χ2 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSD occurrence | |||||
| Non-health professionals vs. | 2014 | 1.89 | 1.63-2.20 | 72.26 | <0.0001 |
| health professionals | 2015 | 2.28 | 1.99-2.62 | 174.71 | <0.0001 |
| Nurses and midwives vs. | 2014 | 1.06 | 0.92-1.22 | 0.76 | 0.38 |
| other employees | 2015 | 0.97 | 0.85-1.11 | 0.19 | 0.66 |
| Low back pain occurrence | |||||
| Health professionals vs. | 2014 | 1.01 | 0.77-1.32 | 0.01 | 0.92 |
| non-health professionals | 2015 | 1.35 | 1.05-1.73 | 5.34 | 0.02 |
| Nurses and midwives vs. | 2014 | 0.97 | 0.75-1.26 | 0.04 | 0.84 |
| other employees | 2015 | 1.41 | 1.10-1.80 | 7.44 | 0.006 |
Odds ratio for MSDs and low back pain by age group at the Ljubljana Medical Centre, 2014–2015_
| Age group | Period | OR | (95% CI) | X2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSD | |||||
| 45–65 years vs. | 2014 | 2.46 | 2.13–2.83 | 163.21 | <0.0001 |
| 20–44.9 years | 2015 | 2.66 | 2.32-3.01 | 216.83 | <0.0001 |
| Low back pain | |||||
| 20–44.9 years vs. | 2014 | 1.83 | 1.40–2.39 | 19.77 | <0.0001 |
| 45–65 years | 2015 | 2.05 | 1.52–2.65 | 30.68 | <0.0001 |
Occupational, age, and educational structure of Ljubljana University Medical Centre employees in 2014 and 2015_
| n(%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2015 | |
| Occupational structure | ||
| Physicians and dentists | 1,177 (15%) | 1,212 (15%) |
| Nurses and midwives | 3,791 (49%) | 3,857 (49%) |
| Other health professionals | 883 (11%) | 884 (11%) |
| Non-health professionals | 1,901 (24%) | 1,910 (24%) |
| Other employees from other pay grades | 26 (< 1%) | 21 (< 1%) |
| Age structure | ||
| <44.9 years | 4,866 (63%) | 4,896 (62%) |
| >45 years | 2,912 (37%) | 2,988 (38%) |
| Educational structure | ||
| Up to and including secondary school degree | 4,040 (52%) | 3,974 (50%) |
| College or university degree | 2,905 (37%) | 3,055 (39%) |
| Specialisation, master’s degree, PhD | 833 (11%) | 855 (11%) |
Comparison of sick-leave indices (% SL, FI, and S) at the Ljubljana University Medical Centre for 2014 and 2015_
| % SL | FI | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.52 | 146.70 | 13.70 |
| 2015 | 6.10 | 184.43 | 12.07 |