Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Associated Factors in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran
10.21315/mjms2019.26.2.13
- Author:
Mohammad Heidari
1
;
Mansureh Ghodusi Borujeni
2
;
Parvin Rezaei
3
;
Shokouh Kabirian Abyaneh
4
Author Information
1. Community-Oriented Nursing Midwifery Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
2. Young Researchers and Elite Club, Abadeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Abadeh, Iran
3. Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4. Vice-Chancellor in Treatment Affairs, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Keywords;
nurse, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, health care workers
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2019;26(2):122-130
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in nursing are regarded
as an important factor for creating tension since they may often cause discontent, leave profession,
and provide incorrect services to their clients. The present study aimed to determine WMSDs and
their related factors among the nursing staff in university hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University
of Medical Sciences (SUMS).
Methods: In the present descriptive cross-sectional study, 300 nurses in SUMS were
selected based on systematic random sampling. To this aim, demographic information, and Nordic
musculoskeletal disorder questionnaires were used for data collection. The data were analysed
by descriptive and analytical tests (mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, and ANOVA) by
SPSS/21 software.
Results: Based on the findings of WMSDs, low back disorders (88.33%) were more
prevalent. In addition, a significant relationship was observed between WMSDs in different areas
of the body with age, sex, and work experience and hours (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Regarding the high prevalence of WMSDs among nurses, it is recommended
to adopt interventional program for preventing WMSDs by reducing working hours and physical
pressure control.
- Full text:3.2019my0782.pdf
