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[Low back pain risk in nurses and its prevention]
Simona Martinelli1, Giovanna Artioli, Marco Vinceti
1Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro.
Professioni Infermieristiche
|January 22, 2005
Summary
Low back pain (LBP) affects over 60% of hospital nurses. Implementing team nursing models and preventive education significantly reduces LBP risk in this occupational group.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Nursing Science
Context:
- Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent issue among healthcare professionals.
- Hospital nursing personnel face significant physical demands in their daily work.
- Understanding LBP prevalence is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in hospital nursing personnel.
- To identify factors associated with LBP in this population.
- To evaluate the impact of different nursing models and preventive education on LBP.
Summary:
- A study surveyed 180 hospital nursing personnel, finding a 63.9% prevalence of LBP in the past 12 months.
- LBP prevalence increased with prior work duration but not age, and varied between nursing models (team vs. functional).
- Nurses in team nursing models and those receiving adequate LBP prevention training reported lower LBP prevalence.
Impact:
- The findings highlight the significant burden of LBP in nursing staff.
- This research underscores the importance of optimizing nursing work models and preventive strategies.
- Implementing evidence-based preventive programs can effectively mitigate the risk of occupational LBP in nurses.