Treatment and ergonomics training of work‐related lower back pain and body posture problems for nurses

Járomi, Melinda; Németh, Andrea H.; Kránicz, J; Laczko, Tamas; Betlehem, József

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04089.x

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“…The types of activities developed by the Nursing team in the hospital environment exposes them to physical, chemical, biological, psychosocial and ergonomic risks (3) . In the literature, a high diversity of causing factors have been pointed, as: organization at work, duration of cycles, existence of pauses and time structure (22) , repetition of movements, to lift weights, to push heavy objects, posture involving tasks with trunk rotation and flexion, to sit for long periods of time (17,22) , to gain weight, obesity, bad posture, height, weakness of abdominal muscles, lack of physical fitness (22) , as well as the discontent and demotivation with the labor activity (17) .…”

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“…In a randomized clinical trial (3) , single blind, conducted with nurses with chronic low back pain compared two groups: the intervention group received information about ergonomics, muscle strengthening and stretching. The control group received passive physical therapy composed by the application of TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), application of local heat by thermal bags in their residence, Swedish massage, ultrasound and osteokinematic passive mobilization.…”

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“…National and international researchers reveal that due to the profession characteristics, as well as the work conditions, the Nursing team presents a high probability to develop low back pain (3)(4)(5) and consequently it negatively impacts the quality of assistance offered to the population. Researchers reveal that Nursing presents a low back pain prevalence with expressive values, as in a study where it reached 71.5% of the team (6) , and in other, 80% of professionals (5) .…”

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Occupational low back pain in nursing workers: massage versus pain

Borges

Kurebayashi

Silva

2014

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RESUmEnObjetivo: Evaluar la eficacia del masaje para la reducción de la lumbalgia ocupacional en trabajadores del equipo de enfermería. Método: Ensayo clínico randomizado, en el cual se utilizaron el Cuestionario sociodemográfico/morbilidad y la escala numérica de dolor. Se distribuyeron aleatoriamente 45 sujetos en: grupo intervenido (G1-Masaje por acupresión), grupo placebo (G2-aplicación de Laser Arseniuro de Galio 904 nm apagado) y grupo control (G3-sin intervención). Resultados: El principal factor desencadenante, así como del empeoramiento del dolor fue la manipulación del paciente, ambos con 34,9% de prevalencia. El principal tratamiento para la lumbalgia antes del estudio fue el uso de fármacos en el 44,2% de los participantes. Según el análisis de la varianza, sólo el G1 logró una diferencia estadísticamente significativa, con mejores resultados después de 12 sesiones. El masaje obtuvo un efecto enorme (d=4,59), correspondiente a la reducción del 86% en los niveles del dolor. Conclusión: El masaje fue efectivo para reducir el dolor de espalda de estos trabajadores de enfermería.

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Occupational low back pain in nursing workers: massage versus pain

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Kurebayashi

Silva

2014

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“…Lack of modifications in this area may result in a feeling of excessive workload and pain in the osteoarticular system is reported as the main health problem among nurses in many surveys [26,27].…”

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Evaluation of chosen determinants of the positive practice environments (PPE) at Polish nursing wards

Kilańska

Gorzkowicz

Sienkiewicz

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Med Pr

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Background: At many Polish hospitals, insufficient attention is given to positive work environment. In many cases nurses, similarly to the representatives of other professional groups, are not provided with facilities or tools to perform their professional tasks in safe conditions. The aspects of recruitment and retention of employees are often ignored. The aim of this study has been to assess the chosen determinants of work environment of nurses in Poland using the concept of the Positive Practice Environments (PPE). Material and Methods: The survey was carried out from 2008 to 2011 among 1049 nursing students of 3 randomly selected public medical universities that provided nursing education at the graduate level of the Master of Science. All the people qualified for the study group were practising nurses or midwives. The Polish Nursing Association coordinated the project, obtained the tool, translated it and adjusted it to the Polish conditions. The areas covered in the survey were: a place of employment, selected physical and social elements influencing the work conditions, and biographical information. Results: Access to as many as 8 factors identified as attributes of friendly environments was found unsatisfactory by over 50% of the nurses. For the purpose of objective assessment, the results were compared with the results obtained in the group of nurses in England. Conclusions: The majority of the surveyed nurses were not satisfied with their work environments. Polish nurse managers should ensure that aspects of recognized attributes of friendly, positive practice environments for nurses are established to support nurses' satisfaction as a pre-condition for patients' safety. Med Pr 2016;67(1): [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

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“…Similarly, the European guidelines suggest minimum 30 minutes moderate training 5 days a week, and at least 3x20 minutes vigorous training to maintain the appropriate level of physical activity 1 . Physical activity is closely connected to health status and quality of life [4,5]. low quality of life and inappropriate health status are often associated with low levels of physical activity or inactivity.…”

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