Factors Related to Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Workers

Fonseca, Natália da Rosa; Fernandes, Rita de Cássia Pereira

doi:10.1590/s0104-11692010000600006

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“…The present study found a 75% prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort among nurses who work at intensive care units, and it corroborates previous studies that also verified a high prevalence of the discomfort among nurses who work in hospital environments, including ICUs 22,23 . This high prevalence may be explained by factors that arise from work logistics in intensive care units.…”

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“…It is known that this work place presents conditions that initiate stress, in addition to presenting environmental risk factors, work overload, and other biopsychophysiological consequences 26 . In fact, Fonseca and Fernandes 23 highlight that the physical aspects of work overload have an important contribution in the development of WRMD, especially in the upper limbs, such as inadequate posture and repetitive tasks. Nurses who work at ICUs perform tasks that demand physical effort, such as patient handling 27 , placing and removing monitors on and off shelves and cabinets, and equipment organization, besides the assignments related to patient care 26 .…”

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Análise de parâmetros funcionais relacionados aos fatores de risco ocupacionais da atividade de enfermeiros de UTI

Nery¹,

Toledo

Júnior³

et al. 2013

Fisioter. Pesqui.

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| Evaluating factors such as fatigue and functional aspects can identify overloads during nursing activities. The aim was to evaluate need for recovery, prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort, working capacity and perceived exertion of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses. Twentyfour nurses participated (aged 40±8 years; 10 men and 14 women). The Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire, work ability index (WAI), need for recovery scale (NRE) and scale of perceived exertion (Borg) were applied. Gender differences were evaluated by Student' s t-test and the prevalence by Fisher' s exact test. There was a prevalence of 75% in the last 12 months, 100% of women and 42% of men (significant difference; p=0.024). Women rated work as more intense than men (p<0.05). There were no differences between NRE/ WAI. The study emphasizes the importance of preventive actions focused on nursing activities and strategies for prevention of discomfort in females.

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confidence: 99%

Análise de parâmetros funcionais relacionados aos fatores de risco ocupacionais da atividade de enfermeiros de UTI

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Toledo

Júnior³

et al. 2013

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“…These constitute an important public health problem in various industrialized countries and affect workers from a variety of professions (1) , including Nursing (2)(3)(4)(5)(6) .…”

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Intensity of musculoskeletal pain and (in) ability to work in nursing

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Lima²,

Prochnow³

et al. 2012

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Objective: the aim was to evaluate the association between the intensity of musculoskeletal pain and reduction in work ability among nursing workers. Method: a cross-sectional study, involving 592 nursing staff in a public university hospital in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The Brazilian version of the Finnish questionnaire for calculating Work Ability Index was used, whose score varies from 7 to 49 points. The score was dichotomized as reduced work ability (7 to 36 points) and good/excellent ability (37 to 49 points). The intensity of musculoskeletal pain over the previous week was evaluated, using a numerical pain scale. Result: 43.3% of the participants had reduced work ability and 48.8% reported strong to unbearable pain. Even after adjusting for potentially confounding factors (function and length of service in the function), the workers who mentioned strong to unbearable pain were four times more likely to be classified in the group with reduced work ability. Conclusion: A positive association was determined between intensity of musculoskeletal pain and reduction in work ability. It is necessary to adopt intervention measures in the organizational structure, so as to promote/restore work ability. Intensidad del dolor musculo-esquelético y la (in)capacidad para el trabajo en la enfermeríaObjetivo: se objetivó evaluar la asociación entre intensidad del dolor musculo-esquelético y reducción de la capacidad para el trabajo en trabajadores de enfermería. Método: Estudio transversal, envolviendo 592 trabajadores de enfermería de un hospital universitario público de Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Se utilizó la versión brasileña del cuestionario Finlandés para el cálculo del Índice de Capacidad para el Trabajo, cuyo score de los puntos varia de 7 a 49. La puntuación fue dicotómica como reducida capacidad para el trabajo (7 a 36 puntos) y buena/ óptima capacidad (37 a 49 puntos). Se evaluó la intensidad de dolor musculo-esquelético en la última semana, utilizándose escala numérica de dolor. Resultado: De los participantes, 43,3% presentaron reducida capacidad para el trabajo y 48,8% relataron dolor de intensidad fuerte a insoportable. Mismo después de ajustes por los potenciales factores de confundimiento (función y tiempo en la función), los trabajadores que refirieron dolor fuerte a insoportable tuvieron cuatro veces más chances de ser clasificados en el grupo con reducida capacidad para el trabajo. Conclusión: se constata asociación positiva entre intensidad del dolor musculoesquelético y reducción de la capacidad para el trabajo. Se hace necesario la adopción de medidas de intervención en la estructura organizacional, a fin de promover/restaurar la capacidad para el trabajo.

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“…As cargas fisiológicas podem estar relacionadas ao esforço físico realizado pelo trabalhador durante o desenvolvimento do trabalho, evidenciando-se a realização das atividades com posturas em pé, percorrendo longas distâncias dentro da instituição, além de fatores ergonômicos, como manipulação e levantamento de peso e posturas inadequadas (12,18,20,31) , assim como a realização do trabalho em turnos (35) , e o desenvolvimento do trabalho no turno noturno (9,15,25,30,38,40,(45)(46)51) .…”

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“…As principais doenças, causas e notificações de afastamentos do trabalho são decorrentes do sistema osteoconjuntivo e tecido muscular (8) , osteoarticular e por traumas (23) , doenças do trato digestivo, oftalmológico e psíquico (25) , distúrbios osteomusculares (57) de região lombar, pescoço, ombro e parte alta do dorso e extremidades superiores distais e membros inferiores (18,20,22,25) , dor musculoesquelética (53) e dor nas costas (48) .…”

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Cargas De Trabalho E a Saúde Do Trabalhador De Enfermagem: Revisão Integrativa

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RESUMO: Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar a influência das cargas de trabalho na saúde do trabalhador de enfermagem. A busca foi realizada em novembro de 2016, em quatro bases de dados, estabelecendo-se critérios de inclusão e exclusão, sendo selecionados 50 estudos. Os resultados destacam os conceitos, tipos e condições de trabalho que predispõem as cargas de trabalho, evidenciando as consequências na saúde da equipe de enfermagem por meio dos adoecimentos, que acarretam afastamentos e absenteísmo, estresse, desgastes físicos e emocionais, riscos para acidentes de trabalho, entre outros. Conclui-se que a identificação dessas influências possibilita a implementação de ações organizacionais, de prevenção de acidentes e doenças relacionadas ao trabalho. DESCRITORES: Carga de trabalho; Saúde do trabalhador; Absenteísmo; Enfermagem. CARGAS DE TRABALHO E A SAÚDE DO TRABALHADOR DE ENFERMAGEM:REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA* WORKLOADS AND NURSING WORKERS' HEALTH: INTEGRATIVE REVIEWABSTRACT: This study aimed to identify the effects of workloads on the health status of nursing workers. The search was conducted in November 2016, at four databases, and inclusion and exclusion criteria were established. At the end, 50 studies were selected. The results highlight work concepts, types and conditions, demonstrating their effects on the health status of the nursing team, which is manifested through illnesses that result in temporary absence from work (sick leaves) and absenteeism, stress, physical and emotional fatigue, risks of occupational accidents, among others. It is concluded that the identification of these effects allows the implementation of organizational actions targeted to the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. DESCRIPTORS: Workload; Worker's health; Absenteeism; Nursing. Estudio cuyo objetivo fue identificar la influencia de las cargas de trabajo en la salud del trabajador de enfermería. La búsqueda fue realizada en noviembre de 2016, en cuatro bases de datos, bajo los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, siendo seleccionados 50 estudios. Se destacan los conceptos, tipos y condiciones de trabajo que predisponen las cargas de trabajo, evidenciando las consecuencias en la salud del equipo de enfermería por medio de las enfermedades, las cuales resultan alejamiento y absentismo, estrés, desgastes físicos y emocionales, riesgos para accidentes de trabajo, entre otros. Se constata que la identificación de esas influencias posibilita la implementación de acciones organizacionales, de prevención de accidentes y enfermedades referentes al trabajo.

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Factors Related to Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Workers

Cited by 48 publications

References 13 publications

Análise de parâmetros funcionais relacionados aos fatores de risco ocupacionais da atividade de enfermeiros de UTI

Análise de parâmetros funcionais relacionados aos fatores de risco ocupacionais da atividade de enfermeiros de UTI

Intensity of musculoskeletal pain and (in) ability to work in nursing

Cargas De Trabalho E a Saúde Do Trabalhador De Enfermagem: Revisão Integrativa

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