ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2025
How is social support defined, categorized and measured in studies of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among hospital nurses: A scoping review.
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- Musculoskeletal disorders among older hospital cleaners: a systematic review of prevalence and risk factors.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Exploring sources of social support during pregnancy- a qualitative study in rural southern India.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- The mediating role of social support in the association between organizational climate and presenteeism among endoscopy nurses: a multicenter cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Impact of sleep quality on work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses: a structural equation model integrating psychosocial factors.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Psychosocial Support as a Multidisciplinary Asset in Hypertension Care: A Systematic Review of Medication Adherence, Blood Pressure Outcomes, and Social Context Exposures.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- How is social support defined, categorized and measured in studies of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among hospital nurses: A scoping review.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimTo summarize current literature on the definition, categorization and measurement of social support in studies of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among hospital nurses.
designA scoping review. DATA SOURCES: A literature search of four databases (CINAHL, Medline, Embase and Web of Science) was employed to map the evidence between January 2012 and April 2023 on the definition, categorization and measurement of social support in studies of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in hospital settings. REVIEW
methodsThis review adopted Arksey and O'Malley's framework for conducting scoping reviews. Data extraction was reported using PRISMA Scoping Review guidelines and articles synthesized using a descriptive approach.
resultsFifteen studies met the criteria for inclusion in the review. Social support was distinctly defined in only two studies. Four main categories of social support identified were Co-worker, Supervisor, Family and Overall support. Eight tools were found to measure social support, and the most used tool was the Job Content Questionnaire.
conclusionsThe review identified that social support is often not explicitly defined. Furthermore, social support can be categorized and measured in different ways, using diverse tools. This variation may affect the understanding of social support and the approaches in measuring and providing social support in the workplace. IMPACT: Studies should clearly define the social support category evaluated, to facilitate comparisons between studies of nurses with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Healthcare managers should obtain feedback from nurses to ensure that the category of social support provided matches that which the nurse requires to ensure it helps the nurse from an organizational perspective. Healthy social relationships should be encouraged among nurses to promote nurses' well-being and by extension patient care. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: There was no patient or public involvement.
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