Non-specific low back pain and its relation to the nursing work process
Zulamar Aguiar Cargnin1, Dulcinéia Ghizoni Schneider2, Mara Ambrosina de Oliveira Vargas2
1Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina , Florianopólis , SC , Brasil .
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|October 10, 2019
Summary
Nonspecific low back pain in nurses is linked to work organization and conditions. Improving these factors is crucial to reduce risks of professional illness and enhance nurse well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Nursing Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Nonspecific low back pain (NLBP) is a prevalent issue among healthcare professionals.
- The nursing work context, encompassing workloads and attrition, may contribute to NLBP.
- Understanding the relationship between work factors and NLBP is vital for worker health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between the nursing work context and nonspecific low back pain.
- To explore the relationship between workloads, attrition, and the risk of illness in nurses.
- To identify specific work-related factors contributing to low back pain in nursing personnel.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 301 general hospital workers.
- Utilized the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and the Work Context Assessment Scale.
- Employed bivariate and multivariate analyses, calculating Odds Ratios with 95% confidence intervals.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant association was found between work organization and working conditions with low back pain.
- These dimensions were critically classified, indicating moderate risks for professional illness.
- Work context factors demonstrably influence the prevalence of low back pain in nursing staff.
Conclusions:
- The study enhances understanding of the nursing work process and its link to nonspecific low back pain.
- Changes in work organization and conditions are recommended to mitigate illness risks for nursing workers.
- Addressing work-related factors is essential for improving the health and safety of the nursing workforce.
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