Assessment of pressure pain threshold at the cervical and lumbar spine region in the group of professionally active nurses: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

Nurses during their professional activity are exposed to the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, static and dynamic destabilization of the spine, resulting in chronic pain syndromes, thereby increasing the risk of injuries. 1 Work-related musculoskeletal disorders can be caused by inappropriate movement patterns during professional activity, a weak body posture causing deep spinal and abdominal muscles to malfunction, and inadequate implementation of ergonomic work practices. 2

The Association among Health Behaviors, Shift Work and Chronic Morbidity: A Cross-Sectional Study on Nurses Working in Full-Time Positions

“… 22 Back pain was also the most frequent chronic health problem reported by nurses across several studies. 1 , 4 , 5 , 7 In a study on 205 female nurses by Juraszek et al ., up to 92% of nurses reported back pain that started after beginning a new position as a nurse. 7 The prevalence of back pain among nurses may depend on the type of unit in which the nurses work.…”

“…Nursing, like other medical professions, is associated with increased risk of working in conditions of severe stress and physical overload worldwide. [1][2][3][4][5] In a study by Kowalczuk et al, 40% of Polish nurses and 35% of midwives considered their workplace to be harmful to their health. 2 Night shift work was named as one potential factor associated with harmful health effects.…”

“…11 However, several studies suggest that nurses do not meet general recommendations for health-related habits, and commonly report symptoms of somatic morbidity, particularly back pain. 1,4,5,7 Working night shifts have been associated with psychosocial stress, disrupted circadian rhythms, and sleep debt. Compared to day workers, individuals who work night shifts are at higher risk of cardiovascular, endocrine, cancer, metabolic disorders, and mood disorders.…”

“… 11 However, several studies suggest that nurses do not meet general recommendations for health-related habits, and commonly report symptoms of somatic morbidity, particularly back pain. 1 , 4 , 5 , 7…”

Burnout, Inestabilidad en El Trabajo, Trastornos Musculoesqueléticos Y Absentismo en Profesionales De La Salud: Revisión De Alcance

“…A dor musculoesquelética relacionou-se com os sentimentos de esgotamento profissional, e influenciou na capacidade de executar o trabalho (36) . Diante disso, destaca-se que nos profissionais de saúde, a dor musculosquelética apresenta-se como um fator sobrecarregador (48) , pois as cargas de trabalhos intensas podem provocar desgastes físicos.…”