Observational studyNursing & health sciences2020
Evaluation of the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal pain among anesthesiology, intensive care, and surgical nurses: An observational and descriptive study.
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- Prevalence and Ergonomic Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Pain Among Clinical Nurses in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study.Pain research & management · 2026Article
- The Occupational Dimension of Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Comparison of Healthcare Workers and Administrative Staff Using the NMQ-E Tool.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Workload, general perceived stress, body function, musculoskeletal pain, and their mutual relationships in nurses - a pilot study.International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health · 2024Article
- Work-related musculoskeletal complaints and ergonomic risk factors among Egyptian anesthesiologists: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Use of the Smart Excretion Care System Linked to Electronic Medical Records to Alleviate Nursing Burden and Enhance Patient Convenience: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Its Effects amongst Nurses in the Selected Intellectual Disability Unit of the Limpopo Province.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Foot and Ankle Disorders in Nurses Exposed to Prolonged Standing Environments: A Scoping Review.Workplace health & safety · 2023Article
- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Ankle-Foot Pain Among Nurses Working in Surgical Units of Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals in Amhara Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022.Journal of pain research · 2023Article
- Relationship between Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Performance of Nursing Staff: A Comparison of Hospital Nursing Departments.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Evaluation of the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal pain among anesthesiology, intensive care, and surgical nurses: An observational and descriptive study.Nursing & health sciences · 2020Observational
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Abstract
Clinical nurses can encounter musculoskeletal pain episodes stemming from regular exposure to workplace risk factors that contribute to overloads. This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence and location of work-related musculoskeletal pain among Polish nurses. An observational and descriptive survey study was conducted among 136 nurses working in the anesthesiology, intensive care, and surgery units. An extended version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to investigate musculoskeletal pain. Only 8% of the participating nurses experienced no musculoskeletal pain, while 85% suffered from pain in more than one location. The lower back (67%), upper back (59%), and neck (66%) were the most common pain locations. In summary, nurses experienced multiple musculoskeletal pain episodes, occurring most frequently in the spinal region (lower and upper back and neck). It is crucial to determine the real causes of musculoskeletal pain and to take appropriate preventive measures to improve workplace ergonomics.
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