Predisposing factors for musculoskeletal symptoms in intensive care unit nurses

Sezgin, Duygu; Esin, Melek

doi:10.1111/inr.12157

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“…; Rahimi et al. ; Sezgin & Esin ). In terms of work environment characteristics, LBP prevalence significantly correlates with not having access to lifting devices, dissatisfaction with work, duration of two‐shift and three‐shift work schedules and the actual number of nurses working a shift compared to the number of nurses that should be working a shift according to recommendations.…”

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“…; Rahimi et al. ; Sezgin & Esin ). In more demanding jobs, the prevalence of LBP was higher compared to less demanding jobs (Gandhi et al.…”

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“…Different nursing activities posed a greater risk of LBP and were more likely to cause back disorders irrespective of nursing technique, personal characteristics and other factors unrelated to work (Yassi & Lockhart ). Sezgin & Esin () found several risk factors for MSDs and LBP, including excessive workload, irregular working hours, risky body movements, poor income satisfaction, frequency of exercise, general health perception and educational level. Moreover, age and length of employment were significantly associated with the severity of pain and disability brought on by LBP (Lin et al.…”

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Low back pain among nurses in Slovenian hospitals: cross‐sectional study

Skela-Savič

Pesjak

Hvalič-Touzery

2017

International Nursing Review

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“…; Rahimi et al. ; Sezgin & Esin ). In more demanding jobs, the prevalence of LBP was higher compared to less demanding jobs (Gandhi et al.…”

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Low back pain among nurses in Slovenian hospitals: cross‐sectional study

Skela-Savič

Pesjak

Hvalič-Touzery

2017

International Nursing Review

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“…Low-back pain was related with heavy lifting and transferring patients, extended standing position, twisting a scratchy posture, high work demand, poor job satisfaction. Knee pain was related with extended standing position and poor job satisfaction [44].…”

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Evaluation of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in nurses: A systematic review

Soylar¹,

Özer²

2018

Med-Science

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Nurses exposure many risk factors in the hospital setting. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is a common health problem between work related disabilities and injuries in nurses. The aim of this review was to examine the prevalence of MSDs in nurses and also summarize risk factors, outcomes, solutions. An electronic search was conducted in Pub Med in January 2017. Publications in the last ten years were researched using the key words: "Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders" and "Nurses". The initial electronic search identified 111 papers. Some articles were excluded since they were not related to our study topic (7 articles were review, 15 of them were related to the roles of nurses in some musculoskeletal disorders, 14 articles were about nurses who working outside the hospital or new graduated/student, 28 articles addressed work related other health problems, 3 of them were related to hospital ergonomics and risk factors and 7 articles were interventions studies). Three papers were not reached to full text or abstract. The total number of remaining articles was 34 and all of them were included the study. It was considered that reported musculoskeletal disorders in nurses were limited to the past 12 months. It had been found that the prevalence of MSDs varied between 33.0% and 88.0%. The most commonly affected body regions were lower back, shoulder, neck, knees, wrists/hands. Lower back pain complaints were found to vary between 49.0% and 84.0%. The findings indicated that the work related musculoskeletal disorders associated with cumulative trauma and repetitive tasks included: lifting, transferring or repositioning, prolonged standing and also awkward postures (stooping, bending and reaching). These work-related health problems in nurses were significantly associated with age, gender, body mass index, ward, shift working and working in a hospital. Studies showed that musculoskeletal disorders were most seen among the operation room nurses and intensive care nurses. Also, MSDs were found to be the main causes of absenteeism, demanding a change of duty or job and visiting a physician. The MSDs was more prevalent occupational health problem among nurses. The prevalence of MSDs was associated with both demographic characteristics of nurses and hospitals' organizational factors. It was confirmed that making ergonomics interventions could improve the working environment in the hospital.

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“…A fadiga pode ser manifestada de várias formas: fadiga física (produzindo a incidência de dores lombares, dorsais, ombros e pescoço); fadiga mental (expresso sob a forma de cansaço mental, sensação de esgotamento) e fadiga nervosa (expresso sob a forma de manifestações de ansiedade, medo e frustração) 10 . Alguns fatores são apontados como fontes de fadiga no trabalho de enfermagem: posturas penosas; deslocamentos excessivos; extensa carga de trabalho; trabalho noturno e/ou em turnos seguidos; trabalho de alta complexidade de procedimentos e exigência de atenção máxima continuada; ausência de pausas adequadas para descanso; forte cobrança por resultados e normas rígidas; condições de trabalho desafiadoras, com número insuficiente de profissionais ou maquinário com defeito; e ambiente de trabalho desagradável, relações profissionais conflituosas 8,10,[19][20][21] . Além disso, o trabalho em UTI apresenta um constrangimento de tempo -pois tudo é urgente, envolvendo alta complexidade -e implica que os profissionais sejam mais especializados e capacitados, sustentando um ciclo de rigidez, cobrança e ritmo.…”

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Riscos ocupacionais entre trabalhadores de enfermagem em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva

Silva¹,

Madeira²,

Fernandes³

et al. 2017

Rev. Bras. Med. Trab.

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Fonte de financiamento: nenhuma ARTIGO DE REVISÃO RESUMO | Contexto: Os registros de acidentes de trabalho e doenças profissionais no mundo são alarmantes e possuem graves consequências para as vítimas e seus familiares. Entre os ambientes hospitalares, a Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) é considerada como a mais tensa, traumatizante e agressiva, em decorrência da rotina de trabalho intensa e dos riscos constantes à equipe. Dentre esses profissionais, a enfermagem é uma das equipes que está constantemente exposta a vários fatores de risco. Objetivo: Analisar na literatura nacional e internacional quais são os riscos ocupacionais a que os trabalhadores de enfermagem estão expostos em UTI. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, CINAHL, MEDLINE e na biblioteca eletrônica SciELO no período de julho a agosto de 2015. Resultados: Os estudos são, em maioria, publicados em periódicos nacionais (66,6%), mas com pouca evidência de diferenças quando comparados a estudos internacionais dessa mesma perspectiva. Discussão: O ambiente de trabalho da UTI apresenta os mais diversos tipos de riscos, mas esses são consideravelmente minimizados se os profissionais de enfermagem fizerem o uso correto dos equipamentos de proteção individual. Conclusão: Instituições hospitalares devem desenvolver estratégias educativas efetivas para que esses profissionais usem os equipamentos corretamente. Além disso, esses trabalhadores devem conhecer os riscos a que estão expostos e compreender o quanto isso pode afetar a sua saúde e a sua qualidade de vida. Palavras-chave | riscos ocupacionais; unidades de terapia intensiva; acidentes de trabalho; enfermagem do trabalho. ABSTRACT | Background:The global records of occupational accidents and diseases are alarming, having serious consequences for victims and their families. Among hospital settings, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is considered to be the most tense, traumatic and aggressive, due to its heavy work routine and the constant risks to which the staff is exposed. Nurses are some among the professionals who are constantly exposed to various risk factors. Objective: To analyze the occupational hazards to which ICU nursing professionals are exposed in the national and international literature. Methods: Integrative literature review conducted in databases LILACS, CINAHL, MEDLINE and SciELO from July to August 2015. Results: Most studies were published in Brazilian journals (66.6%), however, little difference was found by comparison to international studies with the same perspective. Discussion: The ICU setting exhibits a wide variety of risks, which are considerably minimized when nursing professionals make correct use of personal protective equipment. Conclusion: Hospitals should develop effective educational strategies for professionals to make correct use of the equipment. In addition, workers should have accurate knowledge of the risks to which they are exposed and how they might affect their health and quality of life.

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Predisposing factors for musculoskeletal symptoms in intensive care unit nurses

Abstract: Nursing administrators should determine the ergonomic risks of intensive care unit nurses by using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment tool. Health policy makers should develop occupational health teams, and 'ergonomic risk prevention programs' should be implemented throughout the units.

Cited by 55 publications

References 18 publications

Low back pain among nurses in Slovenian hospitals: cross‐sectional study

Low back pain among nurses in Slovenian hospitals: cross‐sectional study

Evaluation of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in nurses: A systematic review

Riscos ocupacionais entre trabalhadores de enfermagem em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva

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