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Rafael A Bernardes1, Pedro Parreira1, Liliana B Sousa1
1The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA:E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal.
Prolonged standing in nursing causes disabling foot disorders like plantar fasciitis. Understanding these musculoskeletal disorders is crucial to reduce work absence and support the nursing workforce.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Nurses face high risks of musculoskeletal disorders due to prolonged standing and walking.
- Foot conditions, including plantar fasciitis and edema, are common among nurses.
- These disorders contribute to absenteeism, impacting the nursing workforce and education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review foot disorders in nursing professionals resulting from prolonged standing.
- To identify and describe key clinical parameters of these work-related conditions.
- To exclude other professions and disorders with different etiological factors.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review following JBI methodology (PCC mnemonic) and reporting guidelines.
- Searches across major databases and scientific repositories for relevant studies.
- Analysis of titles, abstracts, and full texts by two independent reviewers.
Main Results:
- Data collection aided by a research team-developed tool.
- Inclusion of studies in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish from 1970 to present.
- Focus on disorders specifically linked to prolonged standing in nurses.
Conclusions:
- Prolonged standing poses significant risks for foot musculoskeletal disorders in nurses.
- Further understanding of clinical variables is needed to address these disabling conditions.
- This review aims to inform strategies to mitigate work-related foot problems in nursing.
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