Prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms among nurses: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Bahrain

Nasaif, Husain; Alaradi, Maryam; Hammam, Ridha Abdulla Al; Bucheeri, Muna; Abdulla, Maroom; Abdulla, Hameed

doi:10.1080/10803548.2021.2025315

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“…Studies using different questions in the same population are needed to help bridge and optimally interpret the evidence for public health and policy matter. The evidence is increasing that musculoskeletal pain is a huge burden, negatively affecting the ability to work and quality of life (4,9,(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33). The estimates in the older but still working population are essential because sick leave, reduced productivity, and early retirement contribute to socioeconomic burden (34).…”

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Prevalence, incidence, and re-occurrence risk of musculoskeletal pain in older adults in the United Kingdom: a population-based study

Radojčić,

Perera,

Hart

et al. 2023

Front. Pain Res.

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BackgroundThroughout the literature, pain burden has been assessed by asking different questions, often cross-sectionally, different populations of interest. We know little about pain re-occurrence and how to translate knowledge between pain questions within the population of interest. We aimed to estimate the burden of musculoskeletal pain by estimating prevalence, incidence rates, and re-occurrence risk of back, hand, hip, knee, and foot pain using different questions from UK population-based samples and predict the number of affected individuals in the UK in 2030.MethodsWe used two UK population-representative studies, with two eight-year-apart follow-ups and two pain questions assessing recent pain episodes and often troubled pain when walking. We estimated prevalence, 8-year incidence rates, and 8-year pain re-occurrence risk for women and men aged 50 years and older and the relation between the two pain questions.ResultsAmong UK individuals older than 50 years, the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain episode was 20%–50%, and the incidence was 20–40/1,000 person-years, while the prevalence of pain when walking was 10%–25%, and the incidence was 6–12/1,000 person-years. The most prevalent musculoskeletal pain types were back and knee pain; of five women experiencing back or knee pain episodes, three are expected to be often troubled by pain. Hip and foot pain had similar estimates in both questions. Hand pain peaked in women aged 50–65 years. Women had higher prevalence and incidence rates, but men had higher 8-year re-occurrence risk of all types of musculoskeletal pain. Reporting a pain episode was associated with two times higher risk, but often troubled by pain when walking was associated with four to seven times times higher risk of the same pain in 8 years. Women and men with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥27 kg/m2 were twice as likely to experience musculoskeletal pain than those with BMI<27 kg/m2. In 2030, we expect 2–7 million people older than 50 years in the United Kingdom to seek site-specific musculoskeletal pain-focused healthcare.ConclusionsIn individuals older than 50 years, the experience of musculoskeletal pain at least doubles the chance of experiencing it again. Women report musculoskeletal pain more often, but men report more persistent pain. Musculoskeletal pain presents a significant burden to public health.

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Prevalence, incidence, and re-occurrence risk of musculoskeletal pain in older adults in the United Kingdom: a population-based study

Radojčić,

Perera,

Hart

et al. 2023

Front. Pain Res.

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“…We used secondary data from a study that examined the prevalence of musculoskeletal self‐reported symptoms among nurses in Bahrain (Nasaif et al., 2020). This was a multicentre descriptive cross‐sectional study of a sample of registered nurses from three hospitals and three peripheral centres (rehabilitation and artificial kidney dialysis unit).…”

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses in Bahrain: A cross‐sectional study

Nasaif,

Alaradi,

Hammam

2024

Nursing Open

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AimThis study aims to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses in Bahrain.DesignA cross‐sectional design.MethodsA secondary data from a convenience sample of 550 nurses working in three hospitals in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was determined by calculating the percentages of BMI using the World Health Organization classification.ResultsMost participants were females (n = 488, 89.1%), ages 31 to 40 (n = 239, 43.8%). The mean BMI was 26.9 (±4.4). The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 43.2% and 21.4%, respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is associated with nationality and shift work. We used BMI to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity. However, BMI does not consider muscle mass, bone density, body composition, and racial and sex differences. Therefore, in future studies, body fat proportion and muscle mass need to be measured to estimate the prevalence and predict risks.

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“…This is particularly evident in high-intensity settings such as emergency departments (EDs), where nurses and other healthcare professionals engage in constant physically demanding activities, which can adversely affect their capacity to render high-quality care (Senmar et al, 2019). The reported prevalence of MSDs among nursing personnel is strikingly broad, with figures reaching over 80% (Chandralekha et al, 2022;Dhas et al, 2023;Krishnan et al, 2021;Nasaif et al, 2023;Ribeiro et al, 2017;Sun et al, 2023;Tang et al, 2022). This wide range emphasizes not only the pervasiveness of the issue but also the variability of the conditions within different healthcare settings and practices.…”

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Patterns of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Staff Nurses in the Emergency Department in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study

Alrimali,

Alreshidi,

Alshammari

et al. 2024

Nurs. Med. J. Nursing

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Background: The physically demanding and high-stress environment of Emergency Departments (EDs) significantly contributes to the heightened risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among ED nurses. Despite this known association, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding of the prevalence rates and contributing factors within ED settings in Saudi Arabia, necessitating further investigation.Purpose: This study delves into the prevalence and potential predictors of MSDs among nurses in this critical healthcare setting.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in March 2023 using convenience sampling of 177 ED nurses across 16 public hospitals in Hail, Saudi Arabia. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was employed, with SPSS analyses covering frequency and percentage of pain prevalence via cross-tabulation, and logistic regression to identify risk factors.Results: Over the past year, 68.9% of participants reported lower back pain affecting normal activities in 55.4% of cases. Neck pain was more likely in individuals aged 20-29 and former smokers accounting for 47.6% of the variance (p=0.001). Shorter shifts under 8 hours reduced neck pain risk, whereas a schedule with 50% of night shifts heightened the risk, contributing to 28.4% of the variance (p=0.001). Nurses aged 40-49 and those with significant childcare duties faced higher shoulder pain risk (p=0.024), and adult caregiving duties was linked to upper back pain explaining 40.6% of the variance (p=0.017). No significant links were found for other musculoskeletal pains.Conclusion: The study reveals a significant prevalence of MSDs among the evaluated ED nurses, significantly influenced by specific demographic and work-related factors. Addressing these through ergonomic interventions, optimal scheduling, and wellness programs is crucial for nurse well-being and patient care. Future research should focus on creating holistic wellness programs that support nurses musculoskeletal health.

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Prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms among nurses: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Bahrain

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References 38 publications

Prevalence, incidence, and re-occurrence risk of musculoskeletal pain in older adults in the United Kingdom: a population-based study

Prevalence, incidence, and re-occurrence risk of musculoskeletal pain in older adults in the United Kingdom: a population-based study

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses in Bahrain: A cross‐sectional study

Patterns of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Staff Nurses in the Emergency Department in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study

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