Low back pain characteristics from undergraduate student to working nurse in Australia: A cross-sectional survey

Mitchell, Tim; O’Sullivan, Peter; Burnett, Angus; Straker, Leon; Rudd, Cobie

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.03.001

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“…Back pain characteristics explored in our study included the previous history of back pain, current back pain, duration and severity of the most recent episode of back pain, and outcomes of back pain, as measured by the Six-Item Core Set questionnaire. This cross-sectional study demonstrated high point prevalence (43.78%) and lifetime prevalence (82.03%) of low back pain in hospital nurses in Taiwan -a finding consistent with those of previous studies concerning nursing personnel in other countries [5,[11][12][13]. The high point prevalence and lifetime prevalence of low back pain among hospital nurses in Taiwan emphasized the importance of the problem of back pain in nursing personnel in Taiwan hospitals.…”

Section: Factors Associated With Outcome Of Back Painsupporting

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Prevalence, characteristics, and work-related risk factors of low back pain among hospital nurses in Taiwan: A cross-sectional survey

Lin¹,

Tsai²,

Chen³

et al. 2012

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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Background: Low back pain is a common health problem among hospital nurses. However, the prevalence, characteristics, and work-related risk factors of low back pain have not been widely investigated in Taiwan. Materials and Methods: This study used a cross-sectional survey of 217 hospital nurses to gather self-reported information on the prevalence of back pain, demographic and pain characteristics, and work-related risk factors from 178 respondents who indicated a past history of back pain. The association between the characteristics of back pain and work-related risk factors was also examined. Results: The lifetime prevalence of back pain was 82.03%, and the point prevalence of back pain was 43.78%. The mean pain score is 41.67. The number of years at work was significantly associated with the pain score for an individual's most recent episode of back pain, the extent of bothersomeness of back pain and leg pain, and the extent to which back pain interfered with normal work. Conclusion: Back pain is common among hospital nurses in Taiwan. Years at work are significantly associated with pain severity and disability caused by back pain.

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confidence: 90%

Prevalence, characteristics, and work-related risk factors of low back pain among hospital nurses in Taiwan: A cross-sectional survey

Lin¹,

Tsai²,

Chen³

et al. 2012

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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“…Mitchell et al [13] low back pain prevalence rates were consistent across all 3 year groups of undergraduate nursing students, but were significantly higher after 12 months of full-time employment. Around 60% of all respondents with low back pain utilized at least one of (a) treatment, (b) medication, or (c) reduction in activity.…”

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What are the Most Common Factors Contributing to Physical Lower Back Pain among Working Nurses?-A Systematic Review Study

Ali¹,

Jassim²,

Aboabdo³

2016

Int J Nurs Clin Pract

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Background: Lower Back Pain (LBP) is a common complaint among nurses in different clinical sittings. There is a large amount of evidence suggesting an association between LBP and various factors. This complaint has serious implications for professional and occupational carriers as well as whole health care systems as nurses form the mainstay of manpower in health care. Methods: this systematic review is based on a comprehensive search conducted in PubMed, CINHAL, PsycINFO. The two reviewers independently accomplished the full text review for the selected literatures. Results: A total of 11 studies were to the standards of the inclusion criteria. Different methods of studies were applied to measure and evaluate lower back pain among nurses and factors associated with lower back pain. Discussion: Initially, all results/studies were analyzed systemically in grids, and then the results of each study were discussed and interpreted according to the variables, method, and study design.

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“…Data concerning low back pain prevalence as well as functional impairment was gathered by using the Nordic Low Back Pain Questionnaire [19], which has been recognized by previous studies for its validity [20]. Eligibility criteria included the presentation of a low back pain incident during the last 12 months, an age range of 20-35 years, absence of functional impairment and BMI normal values (18.5-24.9).…”

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The effects of a 3 week trunk stabilization exercise program on erector spinae EMG activity measurements on patients with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP): A single blinded randomized controlled trial

Gkikas¹,

Mazis²

2016

Phys Med Rehabil Res

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Purpose: The aim of the current study was to investigate the differences of erector spinae EMG activity measurements on patients presenting NSLBP, after the implementation of a 3-week trunk stabilization exercise program.Methodology: Fifty AKMI Metropolitan College (AMC) students with NSLB were recruited and were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. Information regarding LBP prevalence were obtained by using the Nordic Questionnaire. The participants in the exercise group performed a trunk stabilization program consisting of 6 low load activation exercises, for a duration of 3 weeks and with a frequency of 5 times per week. Electromyographic (EMG) activity of erector spinae was recorded bilaterally, using surface EMG, during four different phases in the beginning of the study and 3 weeks later.Results: Significant differences were revealed on the EMG activity for the exercise group's pre and post measurements as well as exercise post and control post in the full trunk flexion position (p<0.0001). Similarly, significant differences for the exercise group pre and post measurements in FRR (p<0.0001) were observed. Conclusions:The findings of the current study indicate that a 3 week stabilization exercise can facilitate the reduction of full flexion position and the improvement of FRP by amending erector spinae muscular alterations in patients with NSLBP.

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Low back pain characteristics from undergraduate student to working nurse in Australia: A cross-sectional survey

Cited by 107 publications

References 30 publications

Prevalence, characteristics, and work-related risk factors of low back pain among hospital nurses in Taiwan: A cross-sectional survey

Prevalence, characteristics, and work-related risk factors of low back pain among hospital nurses in Taiwan: A cross-sectional survey

What are the Most Common Factors Contributing to Physical Lower Back Pain among Working Nurses?-A Systematic Review Study

The effects of a 3 week trunk stabilization exercise program on erector spinae EMG activity measurements on patients with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP): A single blinded randomized controlled trial

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