Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Associated Factors in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Associated Factors in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran
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DOI：
10.21315/mjms2019.26.2.13
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发表时间：
2019-03-01
影响因子：
1.4
通讯作者：
Abyaneh, Shokouh Kabirian
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作者：
Heidari, Mohammad;Borujeni, Mansureh Ghodusi;Abyaneh, Shokouh Kabirian
背景资料：工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病（WMSDs）在护理被认为是一个重要的因素，造成紧张，因为他们往往会引起不满，离开专业，并提供不正确的服务，他们的客户。本研究旨在了解设拉子医科大学附属医院护理人员的WMSD及其相关因素。方法：采用描述性横断面研究方法，采用系统随机抽样的方法，抽取设拉子医科大学附属医院300名护士。为了这个目的，人口统计学信息，北欧肌肉骨骼疾病问卷调查用于数据收集。结果：根据WMSDs的调查结果，腰背部疾病的患病率最高，为88.33%。结论：护理人员WMSD患病率较高，应采取减少工作时间、控制身体压力等干预措施，预防WMSD的发生。
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.