Patterns of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Health Care Workers

Far, Hassan ElSayed El; Albitar, Eman Abd El Fattah; Araby, Eman; Nabil, Nashwa; Hassan, Omyma M.

doi:10.21608/ejhm.2020.131251

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“…This may explain why nurses' knowledge and practises were lacking, exposing them to work dangers and accidents. This conclusion agreed with Abd Rabou, & Akel (23), who said most nurses (80.2%) did not attend training programmes in investigating workplace ergonomics training intervention and its influence on nursing interns' work life. Ali & Abdel-Hakeim (11) studied the influence of an ergonomics programme on nurses' knowledge and practise in the operating room.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…However, nurses could be reluctant to implement ergonomic modifications in the workplace, Thus, educating people about ergonomics is essential to persuading them. (23) The aim of the study was to evaluate effect of ergonomics training program on nurses' ergonomics knowledge and safety practice in intensive care unit.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…According to the study, this considerable gain in nurses' knowledge showed enhancement owing to applied training and updating information via active learning throughout programme implementation, employing group discussion, brainstorming, and group activities. Abd Rabou, & Akel (23) found that nurse knowledge and practise related to workplace ergonomics increased in the post-intervention and follow-up phases of assessing the influence of ergonomics training on nurses' work life quality. Ali & Abdel-Hakeim (11) found a statistically significant increase in nurses' ergonomics knowledge and practise related patient handling, lifting, and moving objects before and after intervention.…”

Section: As Regards To Nurses' Ergonomics Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%

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Effect of ergonomics training program on nurses' knowledge and safety practice

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Fekry

Etway

2022

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The significant health risk to the health care personnel is ergonomic related, because of manual handling activities. Design: A Quasi-experimental design was utilized .sample: A convenient sample of staff nurses working at ICU. Setting: the study was conducted at ICU at general hospital. Study tools: 1- Nurses’ ergonomics Knowledge questionnaire: part I - Personal characteristics data. Part II -Nurses’ ergonomics Knowledge questionnaire. 2- Nurses’ Ergonomics Practices Observational Checklist. Results: A statistically significant differences was found at nurses’ ergonomics knowledge scores except for concept , purpose of ergonomics and lifting and moving techniques after program implementation and at different periods of assessment. Also, significant differences with marked improvement at all dimensions of nurses ergonomics safety practice scores was found after program implementation and at different periods of assessment than preprogram. A positive correlation was found between nurses total ergonomics knowledge and their safety practices at three and six months post program implementation, while no correlation was founded pre- program and immediately post program implementation. Conclusions: The training program had positive effects on nurses’ ergonomics knowledge and safety practice. Recommendation: Periodic in-services training program for all nurses at hospital to improve knowledge and practices related to ergonomics principles of work place.

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Effect of ergonomics training program on nurses' knowledge and safety practice

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“…Moreira et al [ 38 ] evaluated a similar sample of Brazilian healthcare workers and found a lower percentage of complaints for all body parts. In the context of the pandemic, El Far et al [ 39 ] found that the prevalence of low back pain among healthcare workers was 81%, and the symptoms were associated with prolonged standing, awkward postures, shift work, overtime work, work pace, and insufficient rest. Arca et al [ 40 ] found a similarly high frequency of symptoms in the previous 12 months using the NMQ (neck: 73%; shoulders: 56%; upper back: 68%; lower back: 71%).…”

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Poor Health Conditions among Brazilian Healthcare Workers: The Study Design and Baseline Characteristics of the HEROES Cohort

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This study was conducted to describe the health conditions (the psychosocial aspects, sleep quality, and musculoskeletal symptoms) among Brazilian healthcare workers in the context of the pandemic. Workers answered an online questionnaire, including the short version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ II), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The most unfavourable psychosocial factors were work pace (61%; 95% CI: 52–69%), emotional work demands (75%; 95% CI: 67–82%), predictability (47%; 95% CI: 39–56%), work-family conflict (55%; 95% CI: 46–64%), burnout (86%; 95% CI: 78–91%), and stress (81%; 95% CI: 73–87%). Most workers (74%; 95% CI: 66–81%) were classified as poor sleepers. Musculoskeletal symptoms were frequent in the neck (64%; 95% CI: 55–72%), shoulders (62%; 95% CI: 54–70%), upper back (58%; 95% CI: 50–67%), and lower back (61%; 95% CI: 52–69%). Depressive symptoms were also highly prevalent (mild: 22%; 95% CI: 15–30%, moderate: 16%; 95% CI: 11–23%, severe: 8%; 95% CI: 4–14%). Most healthcare workers experience unfavourable psychosocial factors, poor sleep quality, as well as musculoskeletal and depressive symptoms. These findings underscore the urgent need to acknowledge and address psychological and physical distress to improve the personal and professional well-being of this population.

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“…Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) comprise of a myriad of painful disorders that occur at the job site and affects muscles, nerves, joints, tendons, cartilage and intervertebral discs [1] [2]. They frequently result from the following risk factors: repetitive movements, vibration, higher work demands, fewer breaks, awkward postures [3]. Furthermore, most health workers are sometimes exposed to poor working and ergonomic conditions, stressful postures, prolonged standing or sitting at work, lifting or moving patients, and work monotony [4].…”

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Epidemiological Patterns of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Healthcare Workers in Five Reference Hospitals in the City of Douala, Cameroon

Meh,

Bopda,

Ndongo

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a public health problem and have forced many workers to quit their jobs prematurely. This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of WRMSDs among Healthcare workers in five reference hospitals in the City of Douala-Cameroon. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 among 561 healthcare workers working in five reference hospitals in the city of Douala, Cameroon. Participants were selected using a convenient sampling technique. Data were collected with structured questionnaires; data on the demographics and risk factors were collected using a well-designed questionnaire, while estimation of the prevalence of WRMSDs was done using the Modified Nordic questionnaire. Results: The overall prevalence rate of WRMSDs among healthcare workers in Douala hospitals was 83.4% (468/561). The prevalence per professional groups was as follows: 88.8% (71) for Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS), 81.9% (289) for nurses, 21 (80.8%) for Physiotherapists (PTs) and 78.8% (41) for Medical Doctors (MDs). There was a significant difference (p = 0.001

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Patterns of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Health Care Workers

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

Effect of ergonomics training program on nurses' knowledge and safety practice

Effect of ergonomics training program on nurses' knowledge and safety practice

Poor Health Conditions among Brazilian Healthcare Workers: The Study Design and Baseline Characteristics of the HEROES Cohort

Epidemiological Patterns of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Healthcare Workers in Five Reference Hospitals in the City of Douala, Cameroon

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