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Musculoskeletal symptoms in nursing students: concept analysis
Cristiana Furtado Firmino1, Luís Manuel Mota Sousa1, Joana Mendes Marques1
1Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena, Universidade New Atlântica. Barcelona, Portugal.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 28, 2019
Summary
This study clarifies musculoskeletal symptomatology in nursing students, identifying pain and discomfort as key symptoms and impacts on student life. It highlights the need for understanding these issues in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Concept Analysis
Background:
- Musculoskeletal symptomatology is a prevalent issue among undergraduate nursing students.
- Understanding this concept is crucial for student well-being and academic success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the concept of musculoskeletal symptomatology in undergraduate nursing students.
- To apply Rodgers' evolutionary method for a comprehensive concept analysis.
Main Methods:
- An integrative literature review was conducted, selecting ten articles published between 2004 and 2018.
- Searches were performed on EBSCOhost, Virtual Health Library, and Google Scholar.
- Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method guided the study.
Main Results:
- Key substitute terms included musculoskeletal disorders and symptoms.
- Essential attributes identified were pain and discomfort, measured using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire.
- Antecedents comprised risk factors, and consequences included impacts on students' lives.
Conclusions:
- This analysis clarifies the concept of musculoskeletal symptomatology in nursing students.
- The findings contribute to a better understanding of health issues affecting nursing students.
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