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  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Laryngology

Background:

  • Vocal health issues are prevalent in many professions, yet research often overlooks nurses.
  • Hoarseness in nurses is understudied despite potential occupational risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of hoarseness among nurses.
  • To identify environmental risk factors in the nursing work environment associated with hoarseness.

Main Methods:

  • A health questionnaire was administered to 13,560 Finnish healthcare workers.
  • Statistical analysis was performed on the collected health data.

Main Results:

  • The one-year period prevalence of hoarseness among nurses was found to be 30%.
  • Evaluated environmental factors including drafts, temperature fluctuations, humidity, poor ventilation, odors, smoke, noise, and dust were all associated with increased hoarseness.

Conclusions:

  • Significant associations exist between environmental problems and hoarseness in nurses.
  • Recommendations include repairing ventilation systems, addressing indoor air quality issues from moisture damage, and enhancing overall maintenance to safeguard nurses' vocal health.