Journal article
Evaluation of the relationship between musculoskeletal discomforts and occupational stressors among nurses
North American Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol.7(7), pp.322-327
2015
PMCID: PMC4525391
PMID: 26258080
Abstract
Background: Stress in nurses may increase the prevalence of musculoskeletal discomforts. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal discomforts and job stress among nurses and to investigate the association between musculoskeletal discomforts and occupational stressors. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 144 nurses in one of the main referral hospitals of Tehran-Iran were randomly selected and studied. Data were collected by HSE job stress questionnaire and The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire through interviews with nurses in their workplace. Results: Most reported musculoskeletal discomforts localized in the neck, back, knee and shoulder and the minimal discomforts were in wrist and elbow. On the other hand, stressors such as demand, changes in workplace, control and responsibilities had significant effect on increasing musculoskeletal discomforts of organs such as neck, shoulders and back (P < 0.001). Conclusion: There was a significant association between stressors such as demand, control, responsibilities and changes in workplace and reported musculoskeletal disorders, especially in neck, shoulders and back. It is suggested to use defined programs for management and control of stressors to control occupational stress in nurses. Moreover, prevention of musculoskeletal discomforts due to their high prevalence in the study population is important.
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- Title
- Evaluation of the relationship between musculoskeletal discomforts and occupational stressors among nurses
- Authors
- Kamran Azma (Author) - Aja University of Medical SciencesAlireza Hosseini (Corresponding Author) - Isfahan University of Medical SciencesMohammad Hasan Safarian (Author) - Tehran University of Medical SciencesMasoumeh Abedi (Author) - Aja University of Medical Sciences
- Publication details
- North American Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol.7(7), pp.322-327
- Publisher
- Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd.
- DOI
- 10.4103/1947-2714.161250
- ISSN
- 1947-2714
- PMID
- 26258080; PMC4525391
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99679182002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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