Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal injuries in health care workers: the implications for work disability management

Oranye, Nelson Ositadimma; Bennett, Jayson

doi:10.1080/00140139.2017.1361552

Cited by 47 publications

(35 citation statements)

References 39 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Occupational musculoskeletal injuries (MI) are an increasing problem among healthcare professionals [2][3][4]. Approximately 10 % of workers in the European Union are healthcare employees, with this sector having the second-highest incidence rate of work-related MI, after construction [5].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prevalence, risk factors and global impact of musculoskeletal injuries among endoscopists: a nationwide European study

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background and study aims Previous studies have suggested a high prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries (MI) in endoscopists. Little evidence has come from European countries. Our main aim was to evaluate the prevalence, type, and impact of MI among Portuguese endoscopists. We also sought to identify risk factors for the development, severity and number of endoscopy-related MI. Material and methods A 48-question electronic survey was developed by a multidisciplinary group. The electronic survey was sent to all members of Portuguese Society of Gastroenterology (n = 705) during May 2019. Study data were collected and managed using REDCap electronic data capture tools hosted at SPG – CEREGA. Results The survey was completed by 171 endoscopists (response rate of 24.3 %), 55.0 % female with a median age of 36 years (range 26–78). The prevalence of at least one MI related to endoscopy was 69.6 % (n = 119), the most frequent being neck pain (30.4 %) and thumb pain (29.2 %). The median time for MI development was 6 years (range 2 months-30 years). Severe pain was reported by 19.3 %. Change in endoscopic technique was undertaken by 61.3 % and reduction in endoscopic caseload was undertaken by 22.7 %. Missing work was reported by 10.1 %, with the median time off from work being 30 days (range 1–90). Female gender and ≥ 15 years in practice were independently associated with MI and severe pain. Years in practice, weekly-time performing endoscopy, and gender were significant predictors of the number of MI. Conclusions Prevalence of MI was significant among Portuguese endoscopists and had a relevant impact on regular and professional activities.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prevalence, risk factors and global impact of musculoskeletal injuries among endoscopists: a nationwide European study

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Pleie har tradisjonelt blitt betraktet som fysisk tungt arbeid med høy risiko for plager, og skader i muskler-og skjelett Oranye & Bennet, 2017). Ryggplager og uheldige arbeidsteknikker ved pasientforflytning har sammenheng (Andersen et al, 2014;Mayeda-Letourneau, 2014).…”

Section: Referee* Bakgrunnunclassified

Pleiepersonalets selvrapporterte evaluering av opplæring i ergonomisk forflytning, bruk av teknikker og hjelpemidler i en kommune - en longitudinell pilotstudie

Nordtug

Torvik²,

Bjerkan

et al. 2019

NorTidHelse

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Healthcare workers' self-reported evaluation of ergonomic transfer training, use of techniques and aids in a municipality - a longitudinal pilot studyHealthcare workers’ self-reported evaluation of ergonomic transfer training, use of techniques and aids in a municipality – a longitudinal pilot. Traditionally, healthcare work in nursing homes is regarded as physically strenuous work with a risk of back injuries stemming from adverse movement techniques. The purpose of the study was to analyse healthcare workers’ self-reported evaluation of ergonomic transfer training in a municipality in Norway. The training aimed to improve healthcare personnel’s ergonomic patient handling. N = 73 health care employees from a nursing home and homes to the disabled. Mean response rate during the three points of measurement was 77 %. Data were collected by questionnaire at baseline, at the end of the training, at 18 months, and 36 months after baseline. Then the data were compared using quantitative analysis at group level. Participants reported adequate training, improved availability of transferrelated resources, and increased use of transfer techniques over the course of the measurement periods. Respondents who asked transfer experts for guidance used transfer techniques more than others did.

show abstract

“…Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are more frequently reported among healthcare workers compared to other professions [ 1 – 4 ], and 37% of Danish healthcare workers report being hindered in their profession because of pain [ 5 ]. Low-back pain (LBP) is the most commonly-cited musculoskeletal complaint among this subgroup of the working population, with a 1-year prevalence ranging between 28 and 96% [ 1 , 6 , 7 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physical exposure during patient transfer and risk of back injury & low-back pain: prospective cohort study

Vinstrup

Jakobsen

Madeleine

et al. 2020

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common among healthcare workers. Because frequent patient transfer has been associated with increased risk of MSDs, we aim to quantify the physical load associated with commonly-used assistive devices and to investigate associations between accumulated physical exposure and risk of MSDs. Methods By applying an exposure matrix based on objective measurements of electromyography and trunk flexion on a large (n = 1285) prospective cohort, intensity of low-back pain (LBP) and odds of back injury at 1-year follow-up were modelled using linear models and logistic regressions, respectively. The cohort was divided into groups according to physical exposure; i.e. low (1st quartile), moderate (2nd and 3rd quartiles) and high (4th quartile) exposure. Results Exposure profiles are provided for 9 groups of assistive devices, with ceiling lifts and intelligent beds eliciting the lowest physical exposure. In the fully-adjusted model, we report differences in LBP intensity at follow-up between the low and moderate exposure groups (p = 0.0085). No difference was found between the moderate and high exposure groups (p = 0.2967). Likewise, we find no associations between physical exposure and odds of back injury at 1-year follow-up, with a prevalence of 11, 13 and 11% for the three groups, respectively. Conclusions Low physical exposure during patient transfer was prospectively associated with lower intensity of LBP. Consistent use of assistive devices associated with low physical exposure, namely ceiling-lifts and intelligent beds, may play a role in reducing the incidence of MSDs among healthcare workers.

show abstract

Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal injuries in health care workers: the implications for work disability management

Cited by 47 publications

References 39 publications

Prevalence, risk factors and global impact of musculoskeletal injuries among endoscopists: a nationwide European study

Prevalence, risk factors and global impact of musculoskeletal injuries among endoscopists: a nationwide European study

Pleiepersonalets selvrapporterte evaluering av opplæring i ergonomisk forflytning, bruk av teknikker og hjelpemidler i en kommune - en longitudinell pilotstudie

Physical exposure during patient transfer and risk of back injury & low-back pain: prospective cohort study

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About