Low back pain in healthcare: Study among 300 health care workers of two University Hospitals in the center of Tunisia

Kamoun, Salma; Allagui, I.; Bouzgarrou, Lamia; Rassas, Ines; Omrane, Amira; Amri, Charfeddine; Henchi, M.A.; Akrout, Mohamed; Chaari, Néila

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“…As such, rapid work pace and repetitive motion, forceful exertions, poor and prolonged body postures and vibration are often indicated as predisposing factors to LBP [10,11]. Earlier studies have sought to establish the prevalence of LBP among various occupational groups, including agricultural [12,13], construction [14,15], and health care [16,17] workers. While some occupational groups have received considerable attention in literature, others, such as automobile technicians [1], whose works involve intense manual labour, especially in resource-limited settings are yet to gain the desired investigations.…”

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Prevalence, Risk Factors and Health Care Service Utilization for Low-Back Pain among Nigerian Automobile Technicians

Ojo¹,

Emmanuel²,

Timilehin³

et al. 2021

J Musculoskelet Disord Treat

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Background: Automobile technicians in resource-limited countries depend more on manual than mechanized approach in their work, and as such, may be at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders such as low back pain (LBP). This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence, risk factors and health care service utilization for LBP among Nigerian automobile technicians.Methods: A total of 240 members of the National Association of Automobile Technicians responded in this survey. A previously validated instrument on prevalence, risk factors and health-care-service utilization for LBP was adapted in this study. Data was analysed using descriptive and interferential statistics. Alpha level was set at p < 0.05.Results: Twelve-month and point prevalence of LBP were 79.2% and 75%. On-going LBP was associated with work-related poor posture (46.7%), trauma (13.9%) and lifting of loads (11.7%).LBP mostly led to absenteeism from work (46.8%) and consultation with health practitioners (73.7%). 40% of respondents agreed to have incurred about N1000-N5000 as treatment cost, and 38.7% of the respondents lost about N5000-N10000 as estimated cost in terms of lost hours. Type of automobile activity engaged in (p = 0.483), frequent bending (p = 0.217), lifting objects weighing up to 5 kg (p = 0.071) or up to 25 kg (p = 0.719) and sustained sitting (p = 0.349) or standing (p = 0.996) were not significantly associated with prevalence of LBP.In the bivariate analysis, age (χ 2 = 3.298, P = 0.192), marital status (χ 2 = 0.098, P = 0.754), type of automobile repairs engaged in (χ 2 = 0.493, P = 0.483), lifting objects up to 5 kg (χ 2 = 3.269, p = 0.071), lifting objects up to 25 kg (χ 2 = 0.130, p = 0.719), sustained sitting (χ 2 = 0.840, p = 0.349), and sustained standing (χ 2 = 0.002, p = 0.996) were not significantly associated with prevalence of LBP. Level of education (χ 2 = 6.121, p = 0.047) was, however, associated with LBP prevalence, although this association was not sustained following logistic regression. Conclusion:There is a high prevalence of LBP among Nigerian automobile technicians, and it results in work absenteeism, economic burden and increased need to seek health care.

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Prevalence, Risk Factors and Health Care Service Utilization for Low-Back Pain among Nigerian Automobile Technicians

Ojo¹,

Emmanuel²,

Timilehin³

et al. 2021

J Musculoskelet Disord Treat

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“…LBP is still a health issue for caretakers, with significant professional and social impacts. Workplace improvements and interdisciplinary management, including coordination between rehabilitation and occupational physicians, may lower the prevalence and effect of LBP [7].…”

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Effectiveness of Body Mechanics Training (BMT) on the Management of Low Back Pain, Functional Disability and Physical Fatigue among Women Working in Health Profession: A Study Protocol

Makasare

Singh²

2021

JPRI

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Background: The most prevalent musculoskeletal problem among healthcare workers is low back pain (LBP). It's a type of pain between the costal margins and the inferior gluteal folds, and a painful restriction of movement frequently accompanies it. In high-risk health care professionals such as nurses, the prevalence of LBP is higher (64.07%). Clients with chronic LBP had a high level of functional impairment and weariness. Objectives: 1.To evaluate the effectiveness of Body Mechanics Training (BMT) on managing low back pain, functional disability, and physical fatigue among women working in the health profession on the 7th day and at the first, third, and sixth-month interval. 2.To identify the inter-relationship between LBP, functional disability, and physical fatigue. Study Design: It is a two-arm trial, interventional hospital-based Study. Place and Duration of The Study: This Study will be conducted in selected hospitals of Wardha district, Maharashtra, India. The duration of the Study will be six months. Methodology: The participants will be 330 women in the nursing profession with nonspecific chronic LBP aged 21 to 50. With purposive sampling technique, participants will be allocated to 1 of 2 treatment groups: 1) Experimental Group will receive BMT including McKenzie and Yoga exercises, through a licensed physiotherapist and certified yoga trainer. 2) Control Group will receive written instructions regarding body mechanics in a booklet form and follow exercises at home. The experimental group will receive 24 sessions of 60 minutes (6 sessions per week over the first four weeks or a month) and then a supervised session once a week for the next five months. The outcome will be obtained during intervention on the 7th day and after completion at 1, 3, and 6 months. After therapy, the primary outcome will be pain intensity as determined by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). The secondary outcome, i.e. pain intensity, functional disability (measured with Modified Oswestry LBP Disability Questionnaire), and physical fatigue (measured with Chalder Fatigue Scale), will be measured after treatment. Expected Results: LBP, functional disability, and physical fatigue will be reduced. Limitations: Only Nursing personnel will be included in this Study. Conclusion: This Study's results will contribute to developing BM Training Program for Nursing personnel to manage work-related nonspecific LBP.

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Prevalence of Complaints Due to Musculoskeletal Disorders and Its Effective Factors Among Medical Staff Working in Emam-Reza Hospital of Larestan

Bazrafshan

Seifi

Sookhak

et al. 2022

Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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Background: Work-related musculoskeletal injuries and complaints are widespread. Medical staff are exposed to these injuries depending on their duties. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the occupational musculoskeletal complaints and related risk factors among medical staff working in Emam-Reza hospital of Larestan. Methods: Following a cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical design, this study was performed on 124 medical staff working in Emam-Reza hospital of Larestan city in 2021. Participants were selected using convenient sampling. Data collection was performed using questionnaires filled out by participants from August to October 2021. The questionnaires were divided into demographic and musculoskeletal complaints using the Nordic questionnaire. Data analysis was administered using SPSS version 25. Statistical significance was considered when P-value < 0.05. Results: Of 124 participants, 92 (74.2%) were women. The mean age of participants was 34.97 ± 7.51 years. Most of the musculoskeletal complaints were related to the lumbar region, followed by one or both knees, and neck in the last 12 months and 7 days, respectively. Musculoskeletal complaints in the back during the previous 12 months and lumbar complaints during the previous 12 months and 7 days were significantly higher among nurses than others (P < 0.05). Also, in all body parts, the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was significantly higher in women than men (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Given the musculoskeletal complaints among female nurses participating in this study, the authors recommend training them to prevent and focus attention on appropriate conditions and improving working conditions.

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Low back pain in healthcare: Study among 300 health care workers of two University Hospitals in the center of Tunisia

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Prevalence, Risk Factors and Health Care Service Utilization for Low-Back Pain among Nigerian Automobile Technicians

Prevalence, Risk Factors and Health Care Service Utilization for Low-Back Pain among Nigerian Automobile Technicians

Effectiveness of Body Mechanics Training (BMT) on the Management of Low Back Pain, Functional Disability and Physical Fatigue among Women Working in Health Profession: A Study Protocol

Prevalence of Complaints Due to Musculoskeletal Disorders and Its Effective Factors Among Medical Staff Working in Emam-Reza Hospital of Larestan

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