Research Article : 자가 신장 운동이 요양보호사의 근골격계 증상 및 직무 스트레스에 미치는 효과

The purpose of this study was to research the effect of self-Stretching Exercise on musculoskeletal Symptom and job Stress for care helpers who work at geriatric hospital and come up to NIOSH standard. Methods：The effect of self-Stretching Exercise was measured using ``musculoskeletal symptom survey table`` and ``Job stress measurement scale for korean`` from the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency(KOSHA) for 40 care helpers. The paired t-test and independent t-test was used for statistical analysis. Results：The pracitce of Self-Stretching Exercise was showed significant effect reducing the stress for care helper`s total job Stress and inappropriate compensation, job instability, job requirement, relationship conflict, physical environment(p<. 05), and significant difference for their total score, relationship conflict, structure and organization, physical environment, inappropriate compensation improvement on variations on job stress in groups(p<.05). However, self-Stretching Exercis was showed no significant effect on physcial burden. Conclusion：The self-Stretching Exercise was the most effect way to reduce Musculoskeletal Symptom and job Stress for a care helpers through the guidance of physical therapist.