Sağlık Çalışanlarında COVID-19 Sonrası Ağrı Durumu

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study; it is the investigation of pain status in healthcare workers who are at high risk after COVID-19.
 Method: A total of 180 healthcare professionals aged 18-65 years who had COVID-19 and were not COVID-19 participated in the study data were collected between February and May 2021. During the data collection phase, the "Preliminary Evaluation Form" and the "McGill- Melzack pain Questionnaire (MPQ)", which includes demographic information and information about the COVID-19 situation, were used.
 Results: It was found that the pain questionnaire scale scores did not differ significantly between the groups with and without Covid (p>0.05). it was determined that the scores of the health technicians were lower than the scores of the nurses it was found that pain scores did not differ significantly according to gender (p>0.05). It has been observed that deep pain is mostly defined in the lower back and back region, and superficial pain is defined in the neck region in those who had covid. it was determined that height, weight and number of days after COVID were not significantly associated with scale scores.
 Conclusion: As a result; Of covid health, the most common back and back pain is seen. Placing less pain compared to the care of education materials in health schools, where people can benefit from tools in COVID-19.