Psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the occupational fatigue exhaustion/recovery (OFER) scale among industrial shift workers

Joana Santos, Catarina Ramos, André Silva, Sara Amorim, Peter Winwood, Carlos Carvalhais

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Abstract

Reliable and valid instruments are essential for understanding fatigue in occupational settings. This study analyzed the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Occupational Fatigue Exhaustion/Recovery (OFER). A cross-sectional study was conducted with 260 workers (M = 46.52 ± 13.16 years) from a textile industry, exposed to shift work. Convergent and discriminant validity, internal consistency reliability and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were performed. Results showed an adequate fit to data (χ2 (84) = 209,102, CFI = 0.936, GFI = 0.902, RMSEA = 0.076 CI90% (0.063–0.089)), yielding a 13-item, three factor structure. Two items were removed due to low factor loading. The OFER presented an adequate internal consistency, with the subscales presenting good reliability values (Chronic Fatigue (α = 0.81), Acute Fatigue (α = 0.84) and Recovery between Shifts (α = 0.77)). Findings suggest that the Portuguese version of OFER can be a useful tool to assess occupational fatigue of shift workers and prevent work related injuries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)554-560
Number of pages7
JournalArchives of Environmental and Occupational Health
Volume77
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • Confirmatory factor analysis
  • occupational health and safety
  • perceived fatigue
  • shifts

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