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The impact of a multifaceted ergonomic intervention program on promoting occupational health in community nurses
G P Y Szeto1, T K T Wong, R K Y Law
1Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. rsgszeto@inet.polyu.edu.hk
Introduction:
Community nurses are exposed to high physical demands at work resulting in musculoskeletal disorders. The present study examined the short- and long-term benefits of a multifaceted intervention program designed especially for community nurses in Hong Kong.
Methods:
Fifty community nurses working in 4 local hospitals participated in the study. All of them underwent an 8-week intervention program consisting of ergonomic training, daily exercise program, equipment modification, computer workstation assessment and typing training.
Results:
All participants showed significant improvement in musculoskeletal symptoms and functional outcomes comparing pre- and post-intervention results. Significant reduction in symptom score was observed at 1-year follow-up compared to post-intervention. Symptomatic group (n=40) showed more significant changes overall compared to asymptomatic group (n=10).
Conclusion:
Results support the positive benefits, both short- and long-term, of the multifaceted ergonomic intervention programme for community nurses.
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