Association Between Work-Relate Musculoskeletal Disorder and Ergonomic Risk Factors Among Nursing Professionals in Ranya and Qaladiza Districts

Khudhir, Karwan Mahmood; Saleh, Kochar; Qadir, Muhammed Saeed; Mahmood, Kochr Ali; Ariffin, Ahmad Azuhairi

doi:10.24017/science.2017.2.25

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“…Many physical factors affect the health of nurses when performing their tasks in the hospital environment. The perceived physical demands that are commonly experienced by nurses include moving objects pulling/pushing machines, lifting patients, recurring motions and extreme flexion, bending, twisting and sudden movements [21]. These physical demands increased the risk of complaints in different body regions [18,22,23].…”

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Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychological and Physical Risk Factors

Krishnan

Raju

Shawkataly

2021

IJERPH

106

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Purpose—This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of MSD pain in various anatomical regions among nurses. Method—A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered questionnaire by registered nurses with clinical experience. Data was collected using convenience sampling after obtaining informed consent. The results were drawn from a total of 300 nurses. Results—The nurses presented with occasional mental exhaustion (44.3%) and often physical exhaustion (44.0%). Almost all (97.3%) the nurses complained of having work-related pain during the last 12 months. Body parts with the most pain were the lower back (86.7%), ankles (86.7%), neck (86.0%), shoulders (85.0%), lower legs (84.7%) and upper back (84.3%). The pain frequency was rated as occasional pain for the neck and upper back, pain was often felt for the rest of the parts. Nurses complained of severe pain in the lower back (19.7%), right shoulder (29.7%) and left shoulder (30.3%). The frequency of having musculoskeletal symptoms in any body region was increased with age, lower education level, female gender, high BMI, job tenure and lifestyle. Conclusions—Nurses’ WRMSD complaints should be taken seriously to curb further risk and musculoskeletal hazards.

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Section: Physical Factorsmentioning

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Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychological and Physical Risk Factors

Krishnan

Raju

Shawkataly

2021

IJERPH

106

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“…In addition, the result by Khudhir et al (2017) [22] added that the work related musculoskeletal disorders are the most contributing factors that cause occupational injury and nurses' disabilities. LBP can be reduced by certain prevention strategies and training courses with great emphasis on psychosocial risk factors and improving work environment.…”

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Relation between body mechanics performance and nurses’ exposure of work place risk factors on the low back pain prevalence

Hossein

Mohammed²,

Mohammed³

2018

JNEP

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Background and objective: Low back pain (LBP) is a serious medical problem and considered as the most common leading causes of disability. Aim of the study: To measure the relation between body mechanics performance and nurses’ exposure of work place risk factors on the low back pain prevalence.Methods: Subject and method: Correlation design was used. A convenient sample of one hundred (n = 100) nurses both male and female working in Minia university hospital were approached to participate. Setting: The current study was performed at Minia university Hospital in Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, Medical Care Unit, Stroke Care Unit, operation room and surgical department.Results: The majority of nurses don’t use body mechanics when turning, moving, lifting, and transferring the patients and 88% of them had pain in lumber region.Conclusions and recommendation: The nurses’ working in Minia university hospital suffering from high prevalence of LBP. The LBP complication is mainly related to exposure to many risk factors such as obesity, lack of knowledge and practice regard to body mechanics. Educational programs among nurses about body mechanics when handling and lifting the patient have important role in decrease exposure to LBP.

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Prevalence of Workplace‐Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nurses and Midwives in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility: A Descriptive Cross‐Sectional Survey

Sisala Mohammed,

Abdulai,

Ibrahim

et al. 2024

Nursing Open

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AimTo assess the prevalence of workplace‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among Nurses and Midwives in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Northern Ghana.MethodsThe study utilised a descriptive cross‐sectional study design using the STROBES guidelines. Standardised Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to gather data from 309 nurses and midwives. The selection of respondents was done using a simple random sampling method. The data were analysed using SPSS version 27.0.ResultsFrom the 259 included respondents, 195 (75.3%) experienced WMSDs in the last 12 months. 138 (70.7%) highlighted their low back (lumbar/sacral) as the affected region and 119 (61.0%) indicated experiencing WMSDs during the first 5 years of clinical practice. Key job‐related risk factors contributing to WMSDs development included working in the same positions (such as standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling) for long periods (176 [68.0%]), treating an excessive number of patients in 1 day (142 [54.8%]), continuing to work while injured or hurt (139 [53.7%]), bending or twisting the back in an awkward way (140 [54.1%]) and not enough rest breaks or pauses during the workday (130 [50.2%]). Regarding coping strategies, the most frequently employed method was getting someone else to help handle a heavy patient (83 [42.5%]). The multivariate regression analysis revealed that respondents with fewer than 5 years of experience were markedly more susceptible to reporting WMSDs compared to those with over 10 years of experience (AOR = 3.73, 95% CI [1.03, 13.42], p = 0.043).ConclusionThe overall prevalence of WMSDs among nurses and midwives was high. This study also revealed that the most commonly affected body region was their low back. Working in the same position for long periods was identified as a major occupational risk factor contributing to these disorders. Despite this risk, a significant number of nurses and midwives consistently sought assistance when handling heavy patients. The current study suggests that hospitals should provide comprehensive ergonomic training to healthcare professionals, emphasising proper body mechanics, posture and techniques for patient moving and handling.Patient or Public ContributionPatients or public were not involved in setting the research objectives, the design and preparation of the manuscript. Nurses and midwives working the tertiary hospital answered the research questionnaires.

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Association Between Work-Relate Musculoskeletal Disorder and Ergonomic Risk Factors Among Nursing Professionals in Ranya and Qaladiza Districts

Cited by 7 publications

References 15 publications

Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychological and Physical Risk Factors

Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychological and Physical Risk Factors

Relation between body mechanics performance and nurses’ exposure of work place risk factors on the low back pain prevalence

Prevalence of Workplace‐Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nurses and Midwives in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility: A Descriptive Cross‐Sectional Survey

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