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E Haley

    The Canadian Nurse
    |January 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Nurses in Canadian hospitals experienced over 30,000 injuries in 1990, with back injuries being the most frequent and debilitating. These injuries are a leading cause of nurses retiring due to ill health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Nursing
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • In 1990, Canadian hospitals documented 30,487 time-loss injuries.
    • Nurses sustained 53% of these reported injuries.
    • Back injuries accounted for nearly half of all injuries among nurses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the prevalence and impact of back injuries in the nursing profession.
    • To underscore the significance of back injuries as a cause of premature retirement for nurses.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 1990 Canadian hospital injury data.
    • Categorization of injuries by profession and body part affected.

    Main Results:

    • Back injuries represent a substantial proportion of all injuries sustained by nurses.

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  • Back injuries are identified as the most frequent and debilitating injury type for nurses.
  • Back injuries are a primary factor contributing to ill-health retirement in nursing.

    • Conclusions:

    • Back injuries pose a significant occupational health risk to nurses.
    • The high incidence and severity of back injuries necessitate targeted prevention strategies in nursing.
    • Addressing back injuries is crucial for retaining nurses and ensuring their long-term well-being.