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Perspectives on preventing musculoskeletal injuries in nurses: A qualitative study
Amy Richardson1, Gagan Gurung2, Sarah Derrett2
1Injury Prevention Research Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine University of Otago Dunedin New Zealand.
Nursing Open
|August 2, 2019
Summary
Nursing and physiotherapy academics identified barriers and strategies for preventing nurse musculoskeletal injuries. Further research is needed to address these challenges and implement effective prevention techniques in clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Nursing Research
- Physiotherapy
Background:
- High incidence of musculoskeletal injuries among nurses necessitates effective interventions.
- Limited research exists on successful strategies for preventing nurse injuries.
- Expert perspectives can identify barriers and novel approaches to injury prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing and physiotherapy academics' views on preventing musculoskeletal pain and injury in nurses.
- To identify barriers to current injury prevention techniques.
- To propose innovative strategies for future research and clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study employing cross-sectional design.
- Semi-structured interviews (group and individual) conducted with academics.
- Thematic analysis of interview data using NVivo software.
Main Results:
- Academics recognized prevention techniques: education, equipment, policy, and collaboration.
- Identified barriers included age, knowledge gaps, equipment availability, personal/contextual factors, staffing, and time constraints.
- Recommended strategies: sharing personal experiences, orthopaedic assessments, and fostering a safety culture.
Conclusions:
- Further research is essential to reduce nurse musculoskeletal injuries.
- Future studies must consider existing barriers and explore novel interventions.
- Findings offer practical strategies for effective musculoskeletal injury prevention in nursing practice.
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