Prevalence and associated factors of foot and ankle pain among nurses at a university hospital in Japan: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

Objectives: The purposes of this study were to clarify 1) the prevalence of foot and ankle pain and 2) the factors associated with foot and ankle pain among nurses.Methods: Nurses working at a university hospital in Japan were recruited to participate in this cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study. The occurrence of foot and ankle pain in the previous month was assessed by using the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire and the Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index. Subjects also answered questions on footwear-related factors, including using the visual analog scale for shoe comfort. In addition, information on personal factors and psychosocial factors was collected using the Job Content Questionnaire. The relationships between the presence of foot and ankle pain and the associated factors were examined using multiple logistic regression analysis.Results: Responses of 636 nurses (response rate, 67%) were included for analysis. The prevalence of foot and ankle pain was 23% and 51% when using the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire and the Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index, respectively. The prevalence of pain that prevented the nurses from performing activities of daily living and work was 4% and 17%, respectively. A low level of shoe comfort, personal factors (age and body mass index), and psychosocial factors (low job control and high job strain) was independently associated with the presence of foot and ankle pain.Conclusions: Foot and ankle pain occurred frequently in nurses. Shoe comfort, personal factors, and psychosocial factors were associated with foot and ankle pain.

Stability of Three Different Sanitary Shoes on Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…Footwear is essential for nurses in order to improve overall health and reduce high rates of prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, and inadequate shoes can produce an increased risk for foot disorders in healthcare workers [1,5].…”

“…This setup showed psychological and physicall exigencies that may produce musculoskeletal disorders and postural problems [2,3]. Therefore, footwear of nurses may be an important issue for overall health and reduce high rates of musculoskeletal disorders prevalence between 32–90% which are related to: (1) complaints of discomfort, (2) foot and ankle conditions, (3) fractures, (4) joint pain problems, (5) lower back disorders, (6) postural instability, (7) neuropathic injuries, (8) skin infections, and (9) vascular alterations that may affect the healthcare work activities in the daily routine [4,5,6,7].…”

Ocorrência de doenças ocupacionais relacionadas ao trabalho em enfermagem

“…Em contrapartida, Amin et al (2018), afirmam que o setor de cuidados emergenciais, tem uma demanda grande além de uma carga maior de trabalho, tendo em vista que além da assistência prestada, o enfermeiro tem a atribuição de gerenciar a equipe de enfermagem (técnicos e auxiliares), em que essa conjuntura de fatores pode desencadear estresse, fadiga, dor e infecções. Tojo et al (2018), escrevem que todos os setores nas instituições de saúde possuem seu grau de risco para o profissional (seja biológico, químico, ergonômico etc. ), devendo a gestão hospitalar implementar medidas de biossegurança.…”

Ankle and Foot Pain and Associated Factors Among Nurses at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle, Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study

“… 14 In studies from Japan, among nursing professionals, the reported prevalence was 23%, and that prevented the nurses from performing activities of daily living and work was 4% and 17%, respectively. 15 Ankle–foot pain can lead to significant health problems for nurses; however, it’s burden and associated factors are not well known, particularly in Ethiopia. Thus, determining the magnitude of ankle–foot pain among nurses can be used to emphasize the preventive strategies of ankle and foot pain, thereby promoting health within the nursing personnel.…”