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Assessing and preventing low back pain in nurses. Implications for practice management
Gabriele D'Ettorre1, Annamaria Vullo, Vincenza Pellicani
1ASL Brindisi. gabriele.det@libero.it.
Acta Bio-Medica : Atenei Parmensis
|July 12, 2019
Summary
Shiftwork, including night and extended shifts, increases the risk of acute low back pain (LBP) in female nurses. Forward rotating schedules may offer protection against LBP.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Nursing Research
- Ergonomics
Background:
- Low back pain (LBP) is a significant concern for healthcare organizations globally, particularly among nurses.
- Existing literature highlights the need for workplace policies addressing organizational factors to reduce LBP incidence in the healthcare sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between shiftwork and acute LBP in female nurses.
- To identify preventive interventions focused on organizational issues to mitigate LBP risk.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional nested case-control study was conducted with 671 nurses.
- Logistic regression was used to calculate incidence odds ratios, with Chi-square and t-tests for categorical and continuous data analysis.
Main Results:
- Acute LBP was significantly associated with night shifts, extended shifts, and obesity.
- Forward rotating shift schedules demonstrated a protective effect against occupational LBP in nurses.
Conclusions:
- An association between shiftwork and acute LBP in nurses was confirmed.
- Interventions should focus on managing organizational risks from shift schedules and promoting healthy lifestyles.
- These strategies are recommended for effectively managing LBP in female rotating shift nurses.
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