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Low back pain (LBP) significantly impacts nurses, but other musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) like shoulder, wrist/hand, and knee pain also impair work. Prevention strategies should address MSDs beyond the low back.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Nurses experience high rates of low back pain (LBP).
  • Limited longitudinal research exists on other musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in nurses.
  • This study investigates MSDs across multiple anatomical sites in New Zealand nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the cumulative incidence and persistence of MSDs in New Zealand nurses.
  • To assess the impact of MSDs on work attendance, duties, and functional tasks.
  • To compare MSD prevalence in nurses with postal and office workers.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal postal survey design was employed.
  • Participants completed baseline and 1-year follow-up questionnaires.
  • Data collected included MSDs in the past 1 and 12 months and work/functional task limitations.

Main Results:

  • The low back showed the highest cumulative incidence and prevalence of persistent/recurrent MSDs among nurses.
  • Work-disabling LBP was more common in nurses and postal workers than office workers.
  • Nurses reported significant prevalence of work-disabling shoulder pain (10%) and functional-task-disabling knee (19%) and wrist/hand pain (16%).

Conclusions:

  • Low back pain remains a significant issue for nurses.
  • Shoulder, wrist/hand, and knee pain also substantially impact nurses' work and function.
  • Prevention efforts for nurses should encompass MSDs at multiple anatomical sites, not solely the low back.