Work-related psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders in hospital nurses and nursing aides: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Bernal, Dinora; Campos-Serna, Javier; Tobías, Aurelio; Vargas-Prada, Sergio; Benavides, Fernando G.; Serra, Consol

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.11.003

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“…This is in line with previously published results for health care professionals (Bernal et al, 2015) ) and computer users (Tornqvist et al, 2009). …”

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Neck and upper extremity pain in sonographers – Associations with occupational factors

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Sonographers have a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders. This study explores the associations between working conditions and musculoskeletal pain based on the frequency and intensity of pain in the neck and upper extremities. A questionnaire was answered by 291 female sonographers. High prevalence of neck/shoulder pain was associated with eye complaints and headache related to work on the computer, dissatisfaction with the computer workstation, high mechanical exposure index (MEI) and high demands. The possibility to adjust the keyboard and chair, and adequately corrected eyesight were positive factors. High prevalence of elbow/hand pain was associated with performing echocardiography, computerrelated eye complaints, high MEI and high job and sensory demands. In echocardiography, working with a straight wrist and holding the transducer with a two-handed grip or alternating hands was associated with a low prevalence of elbow/hand pain. Thus, further improvements in the working conditions are possible and are recommended.

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“…This is in line with previously published results for health care professionals (Bernal et al, 2015) ) and computer users (Tornqvist et al, 2009). …”

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confidence: 93%

Neck and upper extremity pain in sonographers – Associations with occupational factors

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“…No quantitative estimates of risk were presented, but reports of the original primary research indicate that odds ratios were generally somewhat higher than have been found for job strain. This accords with the finding from a systematic review of work-related psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders in hospital nurses and nursing aides, in which meta-analysis indicated an odds ratio of 6.13 (95%CI 5.32-7.07) for ERI and prevalent musculoskeletal disorder at any anatomical site [98]. …”

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Psychological and psychosocial determinants of musculoskeletal pain and associated disability

Vargas-Prada

Coggon

2015

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Although much attention has been given to the physical determinants of common musculoskeletal complaints such as back and arm pain, research points to a stronger influence of psychological factors. Multiple studies have implicated poor mental health and somatisation (a tendency to worry about common somatic symptoms) in the incidence and chronicity of musculoskeletal pain and associated disability. Also important are adverse beliefs about the prognosis of such disorders, and about the role of physical activity in their development and persistence. Differences in societal beliefs may have contributed to major variation in the prevalence of disabling musculoskeletal pain that has been observed between countries and in the same countries over time. Psychosocial aspects of work have also been linked with musculoskeletal pain, although relative risks have generally been smaller. There is a need to take account of psychological factors in the clinical management of patients with back, neck and arm pain. KeywordsMusculoskeletal pain; mental health; somatisation; health beliefs; psychosocial factors Historically, attempts to prevent incapacity for work from musculoskeletal disorders have focused mainly on the physical demands of employment. It has been assumed that symptoms and disability arise from injury to tissues, and can be prevented by better ergonomic design of occupational tasks to reduce mechanical loading. This biophysical paradigm may be appropriate for some types of musculoskeletal disease -for example, osteoarthritis of the hip caused by heavy lifting (see Chapter X) and degenerative meniscal Europe PMC Funders Group Europe PMC Funders Author ManuscriptsEurope PMC Funders Author Manuscripts tears in the knee caused by prolonged kneeling and squatting Chapter X). However, it has become increasingly apparent that the model has only limited applicability to common painful disorders of the back, neck and upper limb, which are the main musculoskeletal causes of disability for work.Most disabling pain of the back and upper limb is non-specific in nature with no clear evidence of underlying injury to tissues, and even where pathology can be demonstrated (e.g. herniation of an intervertebral disc in people with back pain), it appears often not to be the explanation for the symptom [1]. Furthermore, there have been major temporal changes in the prevalence of musculoskeletal illness and disability that cannot be explained by altered physical exposures. For example, social security statistics indicate that in Britain, long-term incapacity for work because of back pain increased more than eightfold between 1950 and the early 1990s [2], at a time when the physical demands of work were declining because of greater mechanisation and a shift in employment from manufacturing to service industries. And in Australia, there was a major epidemic of arm pain during the 1980s among office workers, which was not paralleled in other countries that were using similar technology [3].These observations indicate that factors ...

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“…Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have been described as symptoms caused by occupational hazards including pain and discomfort in body structures, such as muscles, bones, nerves, tendons, ligaments and vascular system (1). Work-related MSDs adversely affect workers' quality of life, productive capacity, absenteeism pattern, and disabilities (2).…”

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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Related Risk Factors Among Iranian Nurses

Taghinejad¹,

Azadi²,

Suhrabi³

et al. 2016

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Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most occupational problems among nurses and often cause many physical and psychological complications for nurses, and are a financial burden for health-care systems. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence MSDs and their related risk factors among Iranian nurses. Patients and Methods: This descriptive-correlational study included 240 hospital nurses, with a baccalaureate nursing degree, who worked at three public hospitals of the Ilam province of Iran. Data were collected through a validated self-administered questionnaire. Finally, 156 questionnaires were returned (response rate: 65%) and 135 questionnaires qualified for subsequent analysis. The data were analyzed using the SPSS version 15.0 software. Descriptive and inferential statistics (logistic regression) were used. Results: Overall, 97 (71.9%) hospital nurses experienced MSDs in at least one anatomical site within the last year. Low back pain was the most prevalent MSDs (40%) and hip and thigh were the least (11.1%) frequent sites. Most of the nurses with MSDs worked at surgery wards (17.8%), emergency (15.6%) and intensive care units (12.6%). Pain (48.1%) and cramps (31.9%) were the most frequent symptoms of MSDs and loss of limbs control (5.9%) was the least frequent symptom. Bend or twist at waist for performing nursing procedures, patient transfer from and to beds, working with the hands higher than shoulder height and changing position of patients in beds were the most frequent occupational factors that influenced MSDs. Increased age, weight, height, body mass index (BMI) and gender had no significant association with MSDs. However, being single and involved in any kinds of physical activity were significantly associated with the prevalence of MSDs (P < 0.05). Conclusions:The study findings indicated high prevalence of worked-related MSDs among Iranian hospital nurses. Accordingly, appropriate policies for managing MSDs among hospital nurses should be considered.

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Work-related psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders in hospital nurses and nursing aides: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 331 publications

References 53 publications

Neck and upper extremity pain in sonographers – Associations with occupational factors

Neck and upper extremity pain in sonographers – Associations with occupational factors

Psychological and psychosocial determinants of musculoskeletal pain and associated disability

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Related Risk Factors Among Iranian Nurses

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